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A photo of Ben Ramus and 2 friends on a hike. Mountains are behind them.

Ben Ramus: Our epic challenge for Retina UK

This July, Ben Ramus will lead a group of twelve adventurers as they take on the renowned National Three Peaks Challenge, in aid of national sight loss charity, Retina UK. Ben has decided to take on the epic challenge in recognition of two of his uncles’ sight loss journey, as they live with the rare inherited sight loss condition, retinitis pigmentosa.

A black and white photograph of Dave Steele. He is wearing a three piece suit and holding a cane in his right hand

Podcast: The Blind Poet, Dave Steele

Our West Yorkshire peer support group recently welcomed The Blind Poet, Dave Steele, who is living with retinitis pigmentosa, to their meeting. He talks candidly about his diagnosis, his poetry and his optimistic mindset. 

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BBC Lifeline Appeal 2025

During our 50th anniversary year, Retina UK was the focus of a BBC Lifeline Appeal on Sunday 16 November 2025.

An aerial view of the city of Leicester, a historic city in the East Midlands of England

Leicester 10K 2026

With a city centre start and finish, #TeamRetinaUK runners will set off from Jubilee Square before heading into the city centre and into the beautiful greenery of Victoria Park, before an electric finish.

The Clifton Suspension Bridge spanning the Avon Gorge and River Avon in Bristol, England.

Great Bristol Run 10K 2026

If stunning views, inspiring history and graffiti murals are your thing, then this is the race for you in 2026. With a flat course and thousands of runners taking to the streets, it's a fantastic event to be a part of.

Albert Square in Manchester, UK, during the Manchester Christmas Markets

Great Manchester Run 10K 2026

Join #TeamRetinaUK in the centre of Manchester for a hugely popular race, back for another year in 2026. With a flat course and thousands of runners taking to the streets, it's set to be another fantastic event.