Sophie's fundraiser for Stargardt's Connected

Sophie Bawa is raising money for Stargardt's Connected

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Stargardt's Disease is an inherited progressive condition that affects the retina. It causes blurring of vision and problems in seeing fine details such as recognising faces and reading a book. Please donate to help raise awareness, give support and to fund research to find treatments and a cure.

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Earlier this year, my 15-year-old son Jay was diagnosed with Stargardt’s disease — a rare, inherited eye condition that causes progressive vision loss and can eventually lead to blindness. Stargardt’s affects the macula, the part of the eye responsible for central vision, the vision we rely on to read, recognise faces, and one day drive a car. These are everyday things most of us take for granted.

Right now, there is no treatment and no cure. But researchers are working tirelessly to change that. In the meantime, I’m committed to doing what I can to support the charities that provide vital help to families living with this devastating diagnosis, and to fund the research that will one day lead to a breakthrough.

Donation summary

Total
£750.00
+ £137.25 Gift Aid
Online
£750.00
Offline
£0.00

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