Every six minutes in the UK someone hears that they will lose their sight.

Fight for Sight funds research to better understand, diagnose, prevent and treat vision loss. It also supports services which aim to create a more inclusive world for blind and vision impaired people.

Last year I was diagnosed with a rare eye condition called Punctate Inner Choroidopathy (PIC). It causes inflammation at the back of the eyes and affects vision in unpredictable ways. I’ve experienced varying degrees of vision loss over the past year, and learnt first-hand how scary and uncertain it can be when something as fundamental as your sight is at risk. It’s given me huge appreciation for my sight, and how much we rely on it.

One of the hardest things about PIC is that there is still so much we don’t know about why it develops or how it progresses. Uveitis eye conditions need more research to help treat them more effectively, and ultimately protect people’s sight.

That’s why I’ve chosen to run the London Marathon fundraising for Fight for Sight. I want to support research that advances our understanding of eye conditions, improves treatments and gives people affected by sight loss greater hope for the future. Any donation, big or small, is hugely appreciated 🩷