My name is Tony, I am 88, registered with OpenSight and a member of the Farnborough Macular Support Group which is affiliated to OpenSight. In July 2019, I was diagnosed by the eye clinic at Frimley Park Hospital with wet AMD plus cataracts on both eyes. In 2020, I was certified by the NHS as […]
As the colder months roll in, scam activity is rising fast and many of these attempts are specifically targeting TV Licensing customers. At OpenSight, we’re committed to keeping our community safe, informed and empowered, especially when it comes to protecting personal information. To support this, we’re amplifying TV Licensing’s STOP, CHECK, ASK campaign. It’s a simple, practical framework that helps you […]
Week 7: From Salzburg to the Alps Week seven was all about shifting gears — from city exploring to family time and finally tackling the Alps head-on. Friday took Steve, Eva, and ten-year-old Danny into Salzburg for a day of sightseeing. The city’s rich history, beautiful streets and lively atmosphere gave them a welcome pause […]
Week 5: Taking the Pressure Off and Living in the Moment Since their last update, the road has offered both challenges and small victories. The bike parts they were waiting for failed to arrive on Friday as expected, leaving the weekend in limbo. On Monday, they chased up the tracking details with Haas Health, expecting […]
Members of the Romsey Social Club recently enjoyed an unforgettable outing on the Solent Dolphin – Alison MacGregor, a purpose-built catamaran designed to give disabled people the chance to experience the excitement of life on the water. The Alison MacGregor is based at Hythe Marina and runs free trips from May through September. With space […]
When Cheyanne looks at her son Hugo she sees resilience, courage and determination. Born prematurely, Hugo was later diagnosed with Cerebral Visual Impairment (CVI) after years of uncertainty and unexplained symptoms including uncontrolled eye movements. For Cheyanne and her family the journey to understanding Hugo’s sight loss has been long and often overwhelming. But one […]
Week 4: Hills, Hitches and a Happy Detour. If there’s one thing this journey keeps proving, it’s that no amount of planning can prepare you for the twists, turns and steep hills life throws your way. This week brought all three… plus a broken bike, unexpected kindness from strangers and a reminder that sometimes the […]
WEEK THREE UPDATE: THROUGH FIRE AND FORGED STRONGER Eva, Steve and Danny are 867.73km into their journey and just shy of 50% of their fundraising goal! We’re incredibly proud to share that the Blindly Following Dreams team has now completed a massive 867.73km across Europe, and they’re just 175km away from reaching the Czech Republic! […]
WEEK 2 RECAP: From Storms to Kindness; 738km, a Broken Trike and 10% Fundraised! This week, Steve, Eva, and Danny hit a major milestone of completing a massive 738.48km and reaching 10% of their fundraising goal for OpenSight. Their journey took them across borders, through rainstorms, mechanical breakdowns and some truly heartwarming moments of generosity. […]
Friday 25th July Steve, Eva and Danny have already conquered 295.14km (last updated Wednesday) and they’re just getting started! This isn’t just a cycle tour, it’s a bold journey to raise awareness for people living with sight loss, and they’re putting everything into it. Incredibly, they’ve already raised over 20% of their fundraising target – […]
