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Our community are the reason we are able to continue supporting those with inherited sight-loss conditions through research and practical support.

Meet a Researcher: Dr Jenny Dewing

Jenny Dewing is a postdoctoral researcher working on a Retina UK-funded project with Dr Arjuna Ratnayaka at the University of Southampton.

Meet our Ambassador: Amar Latif

Amar Latif is an adventurer, entrepreneur, TV presenter and public speaker. He became an Ambassador for Retina UK in 2020.

Meet our Ambassador: Steve Bate MBE

Steve is a Paralympian who was diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa (RP) in 2011.

An Asian woman looking at the camera. She is wearing a yellow shirt and her hair is falling over her left shoulder

Meet our Ambassador: Bhavini Makwana

Her work with us enables her to achieve her aim of empowering others living with similar conditions to her own.

Meet our supporters: Angus Lowe

Angus was part of #TeamRetinaUK in 2021 and is running again in 2024. In the run-up to the 2021 race, this is what he had to say:

A woman wearing a Retina UK running vest. She has a medal on a ribbon around her neck

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:

Ian Shorthose wearing a santa hat with shorts and a tshirt running

Meet our supporters: Ian Shorthose

Whether you're an expert runner, or a rebel *with* a cause, there's no better experience than the London Marathon!

William, smiling directly at the camera. He is wearing a Retina UK tshirt and has two medals hanging around his neck

Meet our supporters: William Taylor

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.

James standing facing the camera. He is wearing a Retina UK running vest and has a medal around his neck.

Meet our supporters: James Clubb

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.