VICTA is delighted to announce that six-time Paralympic medallist and Britain’s most decorated Winter Paralympian, Menna Fitzpatrick, is joining VICTA as a Patron. Vision impaired from birth, Menna has never let her vision impairment define what she can achieve. At her first Paralympic Winter Games in PyeongChang in 2018, Menna won four medals, [...]
On the 17 January 2026, 18 of our 14-17s took part in a driving day at Adventure Sports Centre in Warwick. The day involved three activities: 4x4 off road driving, rifle and pistol shooting and reverse steer buggy driving. "I may never drive on the road, but the 4x4 experience showed me there [...]
How to listen: Spotify > Apple Podcasts > Amazon Music > YouTube >Â Episode 2: blind gains Episode 2 of See it our way: the VICTA podcast is out now! Join the Changemakers' discussion around the concept of blind gains, as they share their points of view. From the [...]
I’m Kayleigh. I'm 25 and I’m running the London Marathon for VICTA in 2026! Running a marathon has always been on my bucket list and with this year's marathon being on 26th April - running 26 miles in the year 2026, when I turn 26, feels like it was meant to be! I couldn't [...]
My name is Phillipa, I am 32 and I’m running the 2026 London Marathon for VICTA. It will be my first ever marathon! I have worked with VI children in the past and seen how hard it can be for them to access everyday things, especially within the education system. Can you describe [...]
I’m Mary, from Bexleyheath, in SE London. I am in my 70s, entering my first Marathon! In 1952, I arrived into the world 3 months early (I've always been rather impatient). I've been blind since I was born so I've had a few challenges to overcome but I've never let my blindness stop me. [...]
I am Michelle, mum of 2, wife, and have a very demanding job, as well as being a fitness instructor. I am running the London Marathon on behalf of VICTA and in memory of my good friend’s niece Amy, who was helped personally by VICTA when her eyesight was taken from her due to [...]
My name is Katie Martin, I am a mum of two boys and live in Aberdeen, Scotland with my husband and boys. VICTA stood out for me as my grandfather lost his sight later in life due to a deteriorating eyesight condition, which was so hard to watch him go through. Having been blessed [...]
I am Michelle, mum of 2, wife, and have a very demanding job, as well as being a fitness instructor. I am running the London Marathon on behalf of VICTA and in memory of my good friend’s niece Amy, who was helped personally by VICTA when her eyesight was taken from her due to [...]
My name is Phillipa Rainey. I’m 32, a teacher and I live in Huddersfield. I have only been running since March 2025 and when I was watching the marathon this year, I was in absolute awe of all the people running. I went out on a whim and thought I’m going to apply for this! [...]
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