Hello – I’m Jeff, and I’m taking on the London Marathon in 2026 to raise funds for Guide Dogs. This will be my biggest challenge yet, and I’m really excited to get started.

I live with a rare genetic condition called Usher syndrome, which affects both my hearing and vision. I was born profoundly deaf and diagnosed at just 10 months old. I had cochlear implant surgery at the age of 3½, and since then I’ve worn my implant to hear artificially – it’s helped me develop strong speech and listening skills over time.

Just before I turned 11, I was diagnosed with Usher syndrome after noticing that my peripheral vision was narrowing and I was struggling in low-light conditions – classic symptoms of Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP).

Despite the challenges of being Deafblind, I love to travel and push myself with new experiences to keep life interesting and meaningful. I’m so proud to be representing Guide Dogs – a charity close to my heart. In fact, I’m currently waiting to be matched with my very own guide dog!

Several fun facts about me:

– I used to build wooden roller coasters in my garden

– I’ve braved a 15,000ft tandem skydive

– My last fundraising challenge was a 6,000m swim

– I’ve only attempted a full marathon distance once

– I’ll be running the London Marathon with my guide runner, who’s been brilliant to train with

Any donation – big or small – would mean the world to me. I’m aiming to raise at least £2,000, and with your help, I know I can do it. Please feel free to share my link and help spread the word.

Follow my journey on Instagram: @thewayjeffsees

Recent long run times

10.12.25 – 10km in 47m30s / 4:44 average pace

07.12.25 – 21.1km in 1h43m / 4:53 average pace

About Guide Dogs

Almost two million people in the UK are living with sight loss that has a significant impact on their daily lives. Of those, around 180,000 rarely leave their homes alone and lead lonely, isolated lives.

Guide Dogs works for a world where people with sight loss are never left out of life, for a world where being blind or partially sighted is not what defines you. A world with enough support to make the challenges of sight loss no barrier to fulfilling hopes and dreams.