Meet our supporters: Faye Maguire
Faye was part of #TeamRetinaUK in 2019. This is what she had to say in the run up to the race:
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Faye was part of #TeamRetinaUK in 2019. This is what she had to say in the run up to the race:
Fundraising for Retina UK means a lot to me - both my dad and my nephew have been affected by inherited sight-loss, and I've seen first-hand the incredible work this charity does.
Dan found out he had retinitis pigmentosa in February 2022, but he feels it has been “on cards for years”. He said he had “an inkling something was up but never did anything about it: a typical guy I guess!”
James was part of #TeamRetinaUK in 2020 when he took part in the first ever Virtual London Marathon. He talks about his experience and his motivation.
Ashley has completed the London Marathon numerous times. He was part of #TeamRetinaUK in 2021 and talks here about his experience.
Amar Latif is an adventurer, entrepreneur, TV presenter and public speaker. He became an Ambassador for Retina UK in 2020.
Steve is a Paralympian who was diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa (RP) in 2011.
Her work with us enables her to achieve her aim of empowering others living with similar conditions to her own.
Simon talks about his experience of genetic testing and counselling.
Biopharmaceutical company ProQR is conducting a Phase 2/3 clinical trial (Illuminate) to measure the safety and effectiveness of RNA therapy, Sepofarsen which aims to treat Leber's Congenital Amourosis (LCA) 10.