Thanks for your support with my London Marathon challenge! Training with Suzy has begun in earnest. 

I am raising money for the RNIB in memory of my granddad, Lewis Johnson, who died recently in October aged 94.

Grandad suffered from age-related macular degeneration (AMD) in the last 20 years of his life. It is a very common condition in older people (4.8% in people aged 65 years and over and 12.2% in people aged 80 years and over) but many are now benefitting from wonderful treatments which are saving their sight.  

The RNIB supports the blind and partially sighted in many ways. They advise on assistive aids, support with access to education and to employment for those with sight loss and support with home adaptations to enable clients to retain their independence amongst other things. My Grandad was always using the latest audio or visual gadgets, coupling his love for technology with improving his quality of life. 

If you wish to support me and this worthwhile cause, I would be delighted. 

Cheers, Ed

*Every day, 250 people in the UK start losing their sight. Too many still face isolation and depression, unable to achieve their potential in a world that blocks their way. RNIB wont stop until every last psychological and physical barrier has gone for good.With your help, RNIB can be there when people need them most, support independent living, create an inclusive society and prevent avoidable sight loss. Every pound you donate is helping create a future where sight loss is no longer a barrier.£20 could help someone feel more confident about living with sight loss, with personalised support from our expert Sight Loss Advice Service. £47 could help someone feel more positive about the future after losing their sight, through a one-to-one phone or online counselling session. £2,500 could make a new adult book available in our Talking Books library, enabling a person with sight loss to enjoy the latest best seller.*