Events
Our heartfelt thanks to all friends and supporters who organise fundraising events on our behalf. We really appreciate your incredible help. Please scroll down to see upcoming events and please let us know if we can help with your planning - we're always happy to get involved!
Photographs of some of our events can be seen on our 'Gallery' page.
New events coming soon...
Take on an Ultra Challenge for Gift of Sight in 2026 - the UK’s No 1 Series of treks & trail runs!
Take on a challenge at your pace and fundraise for Gift of Sight - University of Southampton - now a listed charity! Whether along a stunning coastline or on trails through magnificent countryside, you’ll get full support all the way–including plenty of food & drink, medics & massage, camaraderie, a medal & T shirt - and an amazing sense of achievement. With 20 events to choose from, and distance options ranging from 10km up to the full 100km–there’s an Ultra Challenge waiting for you in 2026.
Visit this link for the full list of events to choose from.
Please support our fundraising champions!
Cathy's 'Fight for Gift of Sight'
Cathy Murphy, a Clinical Research Nurse in Ophthalmology at Southampton, is taking on her first ever boxing match to raise money for Gift of Sight. Every day, she sees firsthand how vital eye research is in improving lives affected by sight loss — and now she’s putting herself to the test in a completely new way to support it. From long training sessions to stepping into the ring on fight night, this is no small challenge. But knowing the impact it could make is what’s driving her forward. Please support her here: Cathy's JustGiving page
Kristina, Tegan and Dan cycling for Albinism Fellowship and Gift of Sight
Kristina is taking on the London to Brighton cycle ride as a deeply personal challenge, raising funds for both the Albinism Fellowship and Gift of Sight. Living with albinism and visual impairment, she’ll be riding a tandem with her friend Tegan as her pilot, with research orthoptist Dan Osborne riding alongside in support. Having experienced the challenges and misunderstandings around visual impairment growing up, she’s determined to help build a more inclusive future while supporting vital research into conditions like albinism and nystagmus. Kristina's JustGiving page
We'd love you to host a fundraising event!
A fundraising event, such as a coffee morning (or afternoon tea!) is a great way to let friends know about a cause you’re passionate about. We’d be happy to support you with any event plans. We can provide collection boxes, posters and to help share ideas. Of course we’d be delighted to come along if invited!
Please get in touch, we'd love to chat your ideas through with you!
THANK YOU :To everyone who has helped us out by fundraising in so many ways. Please see our Fundraising Gallery for past events.
If you would like to become involved or simply want to find out more about the work of our vision research projects, please make contact info@giftofsight.org.uk
Alternatively we'd love to chat to you! Please telephone Ailsa (02380 599073) or Jennie (02380 5995924).
