My name is Jessie Kent and I will be running the TCS London Marathon 2024 in support of The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association.

I am a Student Veterinary Nurse who works and studies full time whilst experiencing unpredictable transient, bilateral vision loss and unconsciousness episodes. I have had to give up the majority of my independence as I need constant supervision. This has given me more understanding of how incredible and life changing the support of a guide dog can be.

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.

Completing the 2024 London Marathon alongside my support runner, Emily, and making a difference to those in need would be a huge accomplishment. I will also be running in memory of my lovely yellow Labrador, Boo.

Would you be willing to support my journey through donating and helping me reach my target of £2000?

Thank you!