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Fight for Sight previously Vision Foundation

@vision_fdn

Fight for Sight funds the brilliant minds and bright ideas that put change in sight for everyone impacted by vision loss. Our mission: Save sight. Change lives.

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The Spring newsletter is here! Full of research, real stories and info on how your donations can help Save Sight, Change Lives! Head to visionfoundation.org.uk/support-us/ins… to read!

The Spring newsletter is here! Full of research, real stories and info on how your donations can help Save Sight, Change Lives! Head to visionfoundation.org.uk/support-us/ins… to read!
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Get to know Maureen! Another fabulous volunteer we're celebrating this week. Maureen has been volunteering in our Kensington shop for two years and always greets customers with her warm smile! She has a keen interest in fashion and loves to assist with our shop displays.

Get to know Maureen! Another fabulous volunteer we're celebrating this week. 

Maureen has been volunteering in our Kensington shop for two years and always greets customers with her warm smile! She has a keen interest in fashion and loves to assist with our shop displays.
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This week is #LonelinessWeek. Did you know that blind and visually impaired people are more likely to experience loneliness and isolation? This week we'll be highlighting projects we're funding to help combat loneliness in the VI community. Learn more: ow.ly/FNGL50ScWfC

This week is #LonelinessWeek. Did you know that blind and visually impaired people are more likely to experience loneliness and isolation? This week we'll be highlighting projects we're funding to help combat loneliness in the VI community. Learn more: ow.ly/FNGL50ScWfC
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Meet Rona, a visually impaired college student who attended Jamie's Farm through @LOOK - supporting families living with visual impairment. These trips support young VI people to meet peers, make friends and create community. Learn more about Rona ➡️ visionfoundation.org.uk/real-stories/r…

Meet Rona, a visually impaired college student who attended <a href="/JamiesFarm/">Jamie's Farm</a> through @LOOK - supporting families living with visual impairment. These trips support young VI people to meet peers, make friends and create community. 

Learn more about Rona ➡️ visionfoundation.org.uk/real-stories/r…
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Vision Matters, our Spring Newsletter, is out now! Follow this link to read more, or download a PDF version! visionfoundation.org.uk/support-us/ins…

Vision Matters, our Spring Newsletter, is out now! Follow this link to read more, or download a PDF version! visionfoundation.org.uk/support-us/ins…
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We commissioned the Outside Report to understand the extent of loneliness and isolation in the visually impaired community. Through anonymous surveys the report helped clarify areas that need investment so that we can influence change within the sector: visionfoundation.org.uk/our-impact/res…

We commissioned the Outside Report to understand the extent of loneliness and isolation in the visually impaired community. 

Through anonymous surveys the report helped clarify areas that need investment so that we can influence change within the sector: visionfoundation.org.uk/our-impact/res…
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The 29th Annual Warwickshire Golf Day takes place in 2 weeks! Run by Debbie, head of the Warwickshire Fight For Sight Fundraising Committee, the day raises thousands for ground-breaking research and social impact. Read more about Debbie and the day here 🔗 womenandgolf.com/news/club-news…

The 29th Annual Warwickshire Golf Day takes place in 2 weeks! Run by Debbie, head of the Warwickshire Fight For Sight Fundraising Committee, the day raises thousands for ground-breaking research and social impact. Read more about Debbie and the day here 🔗 womenandgolf.com/news/club-news…
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Curious about where your donations go? Head to our newsletter to find out how your donations have funded ground-breaking audio dramas (extant), research into eye conditions and so much more. #Glaucoma #AccessibleTheatre #AudioDrama

Curious about where your donations go? Head to our newsletter to find out how your donations have funded ground-breaking audio dramas (<a href="/extant/">extant</a>), research into eye conditions and so much more. 

#Glaucoma #AccessibleTheatre #AudioDrama
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#Nystagmus is a condition that causes repititive eye movement. The direction of eye movement, level of vision loss and resulting impairment varies greatly from person to person. To learn more and find support for Nystagmus head to Nystagmus Network #VisionLoss #Sightloss

#Nystagmus is a condition that causes repititive eye movement. The direction of eye movement, level of vision loss and resulting impairment varies greatly from person to person. To learn more and find support for Nystagmus head to <a href="/NystagmusUK/">Nystagmus Network</a>

#VisionLoss #Sightloss
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#Glaucoma is the leading cause of irreversible blindness, characterised by damage to the optic nerve connecting the eyes to the brain. Around 80 million people across the globe have glaucoma. Here are the top 5 signs and symptoms to look out for. Discover more with Glaucoma UK

#Glaucoma is the leading cause of irreversible blindness, characterised by damage to the optic nerve connecting the eyes to the brain. Around 80 million people across the globe have glaucoma. Here are the top 5 signs and symptoms to look out for. 

Discover more with <a href="/glaucoma_uk/">Glaucoma UK</a>
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In our spring newsletter we talk about how to understand and prevent #Glaucoma with Dr Paul Foster from UCL Institute of Ophthalmology. Funded by Fight For Sight, this study looks at the link between lifestyle and glaucoma development. Read it here 🔗 ow.ly/lFk550SoYM8 Glaucoma UK

In our spring newsletter we talk about how to understand and prevent #Glaucoma with Dr Paul Foster from <a href="/UCLeye/">UCL Institute of Ophthalmology</a>.  Funded by Fight For Sight, this study looks at the link between lifestyle and glaucoma development. 

Read it here 🔗 ow.ly/lFk550SoYM8

<a href="/glaucoma_uk/">Glaucoma UK</a>
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Congrats to everyone who was successful in the London Marathon 2025 public ballot! To join us and run for #TeamSight, email [email protected]! Applications are still open for one of our charity places if you missed out on a ballot space: register.enthuse.com/ps/event/Londo…

Congrats to everyone who was successful in the London Marathon 2025 public ballot! To join us and run for #TeamSight, email events@fightforsight.org.uk!

Applications are still open for one of our charity places if you missed out on a ballot space: register.enthuse.com/ps/event/Londo…
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June is audiobook month. An accessible format that opens up reading for everyone, it’s a format we really appreciate here at Fight For Sight Vision Foundation, so we thought we would share what we're currently reading! Question to followers: what is your favourite audiobook?

June is audiobook month. An accessible format that opens up reading for everyone, it’s a format we really appreciate here at Fight For Sight Vision Foundation, so we thought we would share what we're currently reading! 

Question to followers: what is your favourite audiobook?
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CHEC HQ is gearing up for a Team Tough Mudder on July 27th to support and raise money for our valued partnered charities, Bowel Cancer UK and Fight for Sight. Scan the QR code or click the link to contribute to our target: eu1.hubs.ly/H09Z5xS0 #toughmudder #charity #event

CHEC HQ is gearing up for a Team <a href="/ToughMudder/">Tough Mudder</a> on July 27th to support and raise money for our valued partnered charities, <a href="/bowelcanceruk/">Bowel Cancer UK</a> and <a href="/fightforsightUK/">Fight for Sight</a>.

Scan the QR code or click the link to contribute to our target: eu1.hubs.ly/H09Z5xS0

#toughmudder #charity #event
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A recent clinical trial has shown that an existing cholesterol-lowering drug can slow development of #DiabeticRetinopathy! We are funding early-stage research in partnership with Diabetes UK to find treatments for eye damage in people with #diabetes. 🔗diabetes.org.uk/about-us/news-…

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#Vacancy - Exciting opportunity to join Fight for Sight / Fight for Sight previously Vision Foundation as Communications Assistant • Salary: £23,933 per year per year • Hours: 35 hours per week • Contract: Permanent • Location: London (hybrid) • Closing date: 25 July visionary.org.uk/vacancies/

#Vacancy - Exciting opportunity to join <a href="/fightforsightUK/">Fight for Sight</a> / <a href="/Vision_Fdn/">Fight for Sight previously Vision Foundation</a> as Communications Assistant

• Salary: £23,933 per year per year
• Hours: 35 hours per week
• Contract: Permanent
• Location: London (hybrid)
• Closing date: 25 July

visionary.org.uk/vacancies/
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We are thrilled to announce to the launch of our new brand. With our new brand we will continue to fund the brilliant minds and bright ideas, that are putting change in sight for everyone impacted by vision loss. #FightForSight #EyeResearch #BrilliantMinds #BrightIdeas

We are thrilled to announce to the launch of our new brand.  With our new brand we will continue to fund the brilliant minds and bright ideas, that are putting change in sight for everyone impacted by vision loss. 

#FightForSight #EyeResearch #BrilliantMinds #BrightIdeas
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LOOK with support from Fight for Sight/Fight for Sight previously Vision Foundation will be hosting free workshops across London for young people aged 11-13 navigating school life. These workshops will cover topics designed to empower VI young people and help them grow in confidence buff.ly/3AqK7O8

LOOK with support from <a href="/fightforsightUK/">Fight for Sight</a>/<a href="/Vision_Fdn/">Fight for Sight previously Vision Foundation</a> will be hosting free workshops across London for young people aged 11-13 navigating school life. These workshops will cover topics designed to empower VI young people and help them grow in confidence buff.ly/3AqK7O8
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We're still #funding brilliant minds and bright ideas which is why Social Change funding is open for applications. This newest round is focused on social, digital and advocacy skill building in blind and VI children and young people! Find out more here ow.ly/OO7Y50TeE9G

We're still #funding brilliant minds and bright ideas which is why Social Change funding is open for applications. This newest round is focused on social, digital and advocacy skill building in blind and VI children and young people! Find out more here ow.ly/OO7Y50TeE9G