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VICTA and the London Marathon 2024

By |2024-07-25T13:50:12+01:00July 22nd, 2024|Categories: Fundraising, Stories|Tags: |

After watching the London Marathon over several years, either on TV or travelling up in person, there simply is nothing like it. The atmosphere is unbelievable, and I always knew that I would he capable of taking part myself one day. Having gone to watch it in 2023, I decided there and then that I [...]

Q & A with VICTA London Marathon runner Mariah Monterego

By |2024-07-22T14:13:18+01:00July 22nd, 2024|Categories: Fundraising, Stories|Tags: |

How was training as part of #TEAMVICTA? This was my fourth marathon and I can honestly say every training block has looked so different. Training for the London Marathon was tough due to professional and personal obligations (and a stubborn hip for a few weeks), but I found myself looking forward to my long runs [...]

Get workplace ready – employability course for young adults with a vision impairment

By |2024-02-22T11:11:14+00:00January 22nd, 2024|Categories: Activities, Stories|Tags: , |

Our 'Get Workplace Ready' employability course launched in November 2023, with a week of in-person sessions. Available to adults age 18 to 29 who have a vision impairment, its ambition is to bridge the gap that sees worrying statistics of young people with sight loss who have a wealth to offer within the [...]

Enter a 5k with your family!

By |2023-08-18T10:27:28+01:00August 18th, 2023|Categories: Fundraising, Stories|

Entering a shorter distance race is a great way to propel your fundraising to the next level, and running with your children can give them insight into your marathon journey. Here’s how one of our VICTA families and Kate one of our 2024 London Marathon team members, found the Lock Lomond 5k! [...]

Announcing VICTA’s new Patrons Clarke Reynolds and Abbie Robinson

By |2023-06-15T15:01:49+01:00June 15th, 2023|Categories: Be inspired, Stories|

VICTA is delighted to announce the appointment of two new Patrons, Clarke Reynolds and Abbie Robinson. Exceptionally talented in their respective fields, and with lived experiences of sight loss, they bring with them a passion to inspire the young people and families we support.  Abbie Robinson Abbie is a competitive climber from the [...]

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