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Channel swim fundraiser
A woman has raised £2,629 for people with aniridia and WAGR syndrome by completing a gruelling swim across the English Channel – at the second attempt. Nicola S Morgan took on the challenge to help buy a £1,800 electronic magnifier … Continue reading
Send Christmas cards by aniridics to fund treatments conference
Are you planning to post Christmas cards to your friends and family? We suggest you send our e-cards instead and tackle aniridia too! The cards even have lovely designs by children from around the world who have aniridia. Send us your design … Continue reading
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100km Thames Path Run Fundraiser
On the weekend of 7-8 September, Kieron Price ran 100 kilometers along the Thames Path in an incredible 21.5 hours. He raised over £900 for aniridia research via Fight for Sight. He took on the challenge because his daughter … Continue reading
Summer Cycling Fundraiser
Teresa & Vaughan Kay, along with their friends Thomas Thorpe & Vicky Grimmer, have challenged themselves to a summer of fundraising, by taking part in 4 big cycling events. And half of all the money raised will go to the … Continue reading
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Family fundraising nets £100
Aniridia Network trustee James and his wife set up a stall in their front garden as part of a local jumbletrail. Residents sell bric-a-brac and homemade food while neighbours explore the streets to pick up bargains. They sold a lawnmower, … Continue reading
Our soapy gift to volunteers
We’ve said thank you for the great efforts of our volunteers by giving them soap. We also sold some to members to raise money. There’s a nice little story behind this oddity. The liquid hand soap is made by visually … Continue reading
Edward’s half marathon fundraiser
Edward ran 12 miles in the Vitality Big Half Marathon to raise money for the Aniridia Network. He was inspired to do so by his cousin’s daughter Sabrina, who has aniridia. He says: “Sabrina is an amazing girl with a … Continue reading
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Scarlett’s sponsored walk
Rachel’s 3-year-old daughter Scarlett has aniridia. Together they did a sponsored walk at Tiverton Canal Basins in Devon on 3 March, joined by family and friends. Despite the rain, the walk was a great success, and they raised a fantastic £1198 for … Continue reading
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1,000 Miles in 200 Days Fundraiser
Laura Cartmill has aniridia and autism, which presents challenges for her everyday life. But she hasn’t let her impairments get in the way of her ambition to achieve and inspire. For example, she plays football at the Torquay United club … Continue reading
Orbit abseil fundraiser
Today I took a big leap to raise £1070 for aniridia. I abseiled 80 metres (262 feet) down the Orbit Tower in London. It was organised by Moorfields Eye Charity, and I was very keen to take on the challenge. … Continue reading
