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I'm delighted to be running my second London Marathon in the space of 7 months, once again to raise money for BlindAid, as part of the Mayor of Southwark's 2022-23 Charity Appeal. Having met the team, learnt more about the work they do and how my fundraising has helped, I'm even more committed to run the marathon for them this year.

As London’s oldest charity for blind and visually impaired people, BlindAid aim to ensure that no visually impaired Londoner is left living in isolation.

They work to improve quality of life and promote independence for Londoners with a visual impairment. They provide individualised practical and emotional support to reduce the social isolation that many people living with a visual impairment can experience.

The pandemic has shone a light on isolation and loneliness over the past few years. For blind and visually impaired people it has presented even greater hardships, so I'd like to support BlindAid in the work they do to, from small gestures like remembering a birthday of a service user, to life changing interventions.

Reaching my target would cover the cost of regular visits by a Sight Support Worker to two BlindAid service users for a whole year. Smashing it would have even greater impact, funding attendance at community project classes, promoting confidence, independence and social inclusion.

Last year's marathon was an incredible experience but so tough as I only had 8 weeks to train. This time I'm hoping to get to the start line more ready than ever, and beat last year's time for this great cause.

Please donate if you can, and tell your friends.