They say charity begins at home...over the years I have supported and raised funds for many good causes but I want to do something a bit closer to home and change the life of my niece Amy McKenzie.

Amy was born premature and has been blind since birth, despite many health challenges I have watched her grow up into a beautiful, determined, strong and funny young woman who hasn't let her disability get in the way of enjoying a full life. Her bubbly personality means she makes friends wherever she goes and her forthright approach leaves you in no doubt how she feels about you, positive or negative!! This year she enrolled at the Royal Blind School in Edinburgh and is thriving in this supportive environment.

I recently found out about OrCam MyEye and know this would transform Amys life beyond recognition. If I could raise enough money to buy this, it would give her the best chance at indepentant living as she grows older and allow her to enjoy all the things we take for granted...reading a book, knowing who is in the room with you, it will allow her to hear any printed text, identify colour and be able to enjoy this simple things like have a shopping experience.

I am kicking off my fundraising by joinging a group of friends and cycling around Millport dressed as the Blues Brothers, in the theme of 'everybody needs somebody!!' Photographs to follow....

So please support me where you can and together we can transform this young girls life and raise enough money to buy 'Amys Eyes'