Our fundraising team

Ailsa Walter is our community fundraiser for the Gift of Sight Appeal

Ailsa Walter

Ailsa Walter at Sun Gate overlooking Machu Picchu, Peru Following two retinal detachments in 2003 it came to my attention that my consultant Chris Canning and Andrew (Prof Lotery) were training to run the London Marathon in 2005 to raise funds for the Gift of Sight Appeal. Their commitment inspired me to raise some sponsorship and I have enjoyed my involvement with the Appeal since then - the Peru Trek in 2007 was a memorable experience.  I feel that we are exceptionally lucky to have such an excellent Eye Unit in Southampton, together with the facility for Professor Lotery and his team to undertake such vital research.                                                                                                     

                                                                                                  Ailsa Walter