Events
Our heartfelt thanks to all friends and supporters who organise fundraising events on our behalf. Please scroll down to see all our events and do 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.
Our upcoming events..
Albinism Research - please support fundraising for this
A clinical trial was originally planned to start this year as part of the OLIVIA study, led by Dr Helena Lee. However, the Medicines & Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) have requested data requiring a significant amount of additional work, before giving authorisation for the trial to proceed. Unfortunately, there are no funds available to carry out this work, which means that it is now necessary to apply for new funding to get the trial underway.
Some very kind parents have offered to fundraise to help Helena's team obtain the data that will be necessary to recommence the trial . We're hugely grateful for their generosity and will be delighted if you will generously support them. Here are the links to their Justgiving pages, which share their personal stories: Thank you.
Abby Arrowsmith is fundraising for Dr Helena's research with Gift of Sight (justgiving.com)
Vision Science Team are reaching new heights! Three Peaks Challenge, 7 September 2024
A team of 12 explorers from University of Southampton Vision Science team and friends are taking on the 'Three Peaks Challenge' in aid of Gift of Sight.
Ellie, Catherine, Mark, Charlie, Anna, Angus, Isaac, Raquel, Sam, Jennie, Josh and Hayden will be climbing the highest mountains in Scotland, England and Wales - Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon in just 24 hours.
Please support the team at their Justgiving page: Vision Science Team is fundraising for Gift of Sight (justgiving.com) and make the endurance challenge worthwhile!
A huge thank you to Sapphire Eye Care for sponsoring some of the costs of the transport for the team (all other costs will be covered by the team members personally).
Southampton Archery Club named Gift of Sight - Chosen Charity for 2024
We are delighted to have been named as the 'Chosen Charity' for Southampton Archery Club for 2024. The members will be generously raising funds at various events all year round. See photos from the Charity Day, held on 20th July in our fundraising gallery.
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 on 02380 599073 or Jennie on 02380 5995924.