Can you introduce yourselves? I’m Molly and 20 years old and she’s Millie (she’s 19 years old), we’ve been friends for quite a few years and we decided to run the London Marathon together! I was diagnosed with a rare genetic eye disease when I was eight years old. This is an incurable condition which [...]
This was my 10th London Marathon and it just gets better every year. London is the most beautiful Marathon in the world. I was honoured and grateful to run for VICTA again, it was so special. How was training as part of #TeamVICTA? I had my all clear from my physio in May 2023 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Two years ago, I made a positive change in my health and fitness for personal growth. Taking control of my body and a new mindset I took up running. Having done no previous form of exercise ever, being very unfit and overweight, I knew it would be a long journey. I pushed myself to run [...]
To celebrate Volunteers’ Week 2024 we chatted to some of our incredible volunteers about why they love volunteering for VICTA and supporting children young adults who are blind or partially sighted. Find out what they had to say and join us in sending a big ‘thank you’ to all of our dedicated volunteer team. [...]
Congratulations to all of our entrants into the Braille Art competition 2024! You can enjoy all of the impressive art created by young people with a vision impairment below and find out who our talent winners are! With thanks to our judge, The Blind Braille Artist and VICTA Patron, Clarke [...]
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 [...]
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! [...]
We chatted to VICTA marathon runner Ed about how he organised his Rock and Roll Dance fundraiser! Get some tips on how to set up a swinging fundraising event. What were the steps you had to take to organise this event? Step 1: The first step was for me decide [...]
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