On the 12th June, four of us will be running the Potters 'Arf (13.1 miles) as a relay team to fundraise for Staffordshire Sight Loss Association.

The team will be made up of: Kath Brookes and her guide (running section one; 3.3 miles), Suzanne Roberts (running section two; 3.4 miles), Beth Wilkinson (running section three; 4.7 miles) and Ben Walters (running section four; 1.7 miles).

We are excited to get involved with this fantastic local event, and raise money for Staffordshire Sight Loss Association, a charity set up by Suzanne in 2017.

At present, SSLA is the only North Staffordshire charity to specifically support people affected by sight loss. There are approximately 16,020 people in North Staffordshire affected by a sight loss condition, a figure which is expected to rise to 19,070 by 2030. 

As a small charity, fundraising is critical to the ongoing operation of our services. We offer a number of support services, which include: a community hub and resource centre (where individuals with sight loss can access and try out life-changing equipment to support independence), social groups, group activities, events and independence/welfare support. All of these services make a huge difference to individuals with sight loss living in Staffordshire and the Moorlands.

We would be very grateful for any donations. It makes such a difference to us as a small charity, and to the individuals who use our services. 

If anyone would like to come down to cheer on the team, we will see you there!