Ditch It, Switch It, Make January Count!

Without the proper support, sight loss can force people to give up the things that they enjoy – including daily activities and everyday tasks we all take for granted. Imagine what you’d have to give up if you lost your sight tomorrow. Sight Life’s work does make a difference.

Help us help you to help them:

Most New Year’s resolutions fizzle out fast. Team up with us so yours doesn’t disappear! Join our challenge, go public and make a real impact this January.

So, what do you want to junk for January?

It could be weight, bad habits or your favourite foods?

All we’re asking is for you to:

1 – Decide on your aim (don’t be shy – feel free to go big!)

2 – Click the orange 'Start Fundraising' button on the right to quickly set up your fundraising page & share a couple of lines about your motivation.

3 – Tell everyone you’re doing it (ask all your family, friends and colleague to sponsor you – it’ll hold you accountable and make you stick to your resolutions! You can also share it all over social media with hashtag: #junkit4january)

4 – Then just go and do it, keeping us updated on socials as you go.

We’ve created a fab 31 day tracker to help you can keep track of your successes. You can download it here.

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By getting involved, not only will you be helping people with Sight Loss across South Wales, but you’ll also:

- Lose weight

- Get fitter

- Create new habits

- Save money

- Start the New Year with a bang!

Make your 2026 New Year choices positive ones and help us to help you to help local people with sight loss!

Thank you!

Sight Life will use all the funds raised to outreach to the ever-increasing number of people with sight loss in South Wales.

The World Health Organisation predicts sight loss will double by 2050. People with sight loss are twice as likely to experience unhappiness or depression, and only 35% report good life satisfaction compared to the UK average of 58%.

About Sight Life

Formerly Cardiff Institute for the Blind, Sight Life is one of Wales’ oldest charities. We support blind and partially sighted people across South Wales—Cardiff, Swansea, and Rhondda Cynon Taf—through our Cardiff Activity and Resource Centre, home visits, community groups, and 1:1 sessions.

Our Impact

We work with 4,000 members each year. In a recent survey:

- 90% felt less isolated

- 80% felt more independent

- 74% were more active and healthier

Our 14 skilled staff help people live the lives they want, offering digital support, daily living advice, and access to arts, sports, and social activities—at every stage of their sight loss journey.

The value of your donation

£10: Virtual peer support group

£20: Assistive device advice

£50: Tailored tech support

£100: Home visit for independent living guidance

You can find out more at: sightlife.wales/junk-it-4-january/

If you have any questions, feel free to contact Dylan Winchester on 02920 398900 or dylan.winchester@sightlife.wales.