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John’s story: ‘It’s the satisfaction of doing something for a good cause’
“It’s the satisfaction of doing something for a good cause,” says John, an RNIB Sooty volunteer who has quietly turned determination, people skills and a skill…
Finding Rhythm Through Volunteering – Mark’s Volunteer story
Mark is a Volunteer Talk and Support Musician Telephone Group Facilitator who started volunteering with RNIB because he wanted to do something practical and pe…
“You can hear the smiles.” George’s story of volunteering and connection
When George’s sight began to change, he went looking for support. What he found was community—and a volunteering role where listening, patience and a steady vo…
'Volunteering is about shaping the world you want to live in now'
For Grace, 25 at the time of writing, volunteering isn’t just a pastime; it’s about building a better, more inclusive world. Already a passionate advocate for …
Lucille Franks' Story
Lucille Franks, age 53, has Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP) and cataracts, having been diagnosed with RP in her 40s. She lives with her husband and two teenage dau…
RNIB trains golf coaches at St Andrews
Thanks to a recent training session at St Andrews, more coaches are now equipped to support visually impaired golfers.
Offering access to emotional and practical support: RNIB Eye Care Liaison Officers
Remi McDonald, age 7, is severely visually impaired from birth – she has Aniridia, Nystagmus and Cataracts in both eyes and also has Photophobia. Her mother Su…
RNIB’s Bookshare offers equal access to education
Jessica (14) was born with cataracts, Microphthalmia and Nystagmus. She doesn’t let her visual impairments hold her back, she enjoys life and takes on new chal…
RNIB’s counselling service offers a safe space for you to process a diagnosis
Peter Middleton (56) had very little useful vision in his left eye, unbeknownst to him, until a traumatic accident at work left him without vision in his right…
Read 12 year old Mikey Poulli's story
Mikey Poulli, age 12 years old, has rod-cone dystrophy. Mikey has always had a love of football, ever since he could walk and run. He is now in training to pla…