Royal Society for Blind Children

London Marathon 2023

Team RSBC are taking on the London Marathon on 23rd April 2023 to ensure blind children and young people can live their lives without limits.
£103,969
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by 2074 supporters
Event: London Marathon 2023, on 23 April 2023
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On Sunday 23rd of April 2023 I'm running the London Marathon for the Royal Society for Blind Children (RSBC). I hope you will consider sponsoring me in taking on 42.2 km (26.1 miles) for this worthy cause!

Today there are an estimated 44,000 blind and partially sighted children in England and Wales. Each day, four more children will be diagnosed with sight loss.

- Blind children are twice as likely to be bullied

- One in three will suffer from depression and other mental health issues

- 90% will never have a long-term job

- Two thirds of blind people are living on or below the poverty line

- Most will never have a meaningful relationship

RSBC help blind children to realise their potential. They run a family support service, working with families to help provide the best possible environment for their child to grow and thrive. They also help blind children to develop confidence and independence through a range of programmes and activities, building amazing friendships along the way. Please help me reach my target of £2,500 which will help RSBC to support 5 children living with sight loss for a whole year.

About the charity

Royal Society for Blind Children

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RSBC believe every blind child and their family should have the skills and confidence they need to live their life without limits. We work with blind children and young people and their families to develop the skills they need to overcome the barriers to realising their hopes, dreams and ambitions.

Donation summary

Total raised
£103,968.11
+ £10,270.80 Gift Aid
Online donations
£95,521.38
Offline donations
£0.00
Direct donations
£10.00
Donations via fundraisers
£103,958.11

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