Events
Our heartfelt thanks to all friends and supporters who organise fundraising events on our behalf. We really appreciate your incredible help. Please scroll down to see upcoming events and please let us know if we can help with your planning - we're always happy to get involved!
Photographs of some of our events can be seen on our 'Gallery' page.
Our upcoming events..
Walk the Test Way - 28th September 2025
We are delighted to learn of groups fundraising for Gift of Sight by taking part in the 'Walk the Test Way' on 28th September 2025. The walk is open to anyone and you can choose to walk any distance from 5 to 25.5 miles. It's a great opportunity to enjoy the fantastic atmosphere of the event, complete with beautiful views along the way!
To register you or your group, please visit Walk the Test Way Registration. Follow the instructions to set up a JustGiving page and confirm you're raising funds for Gift of Sight - charity number X19140. Please let Ailsa or Jennie know when you're registered, and we'll send you a free t-shirt to wear on the day!
Alma Inn's Ben is climbing Mount Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa)
Please support Ben at the Alma Inn, Upham, Southampton who is climbing Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa) in August 2025 with his colleague Alex. He’s been drumming up support from customers with a sponsorship form atthe bar, so do pop in and see him or donate to his JustGiving page.
We'd love you to host a fundraising event!
A fundraising event, such as a coffee morning (or afternoon tea!) is a great way to let friends know about a cause you’re passionate about. We’d be happy to support you with any event plans. We can provide collection boxes, posters and to help share ideas. Of course we’d be delighted to come along if invited!
Please get in touch with Ailsa (02380 599073) or Jennie (02380 5995924) or email info@giftofsight.org.uk. We'd love to chat your ideas through with you!
Gift of Sight 'Beating Blindness' Lecture, 14th May 2025
Thank you for supporting us at the Beating Blindness Lecture 2025. If you missed the lecture, the recording is now available , where University of Southampton vision scientists present some of the team's ongoing research projects.
These include:
- The latest news on age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and glaucoma from Professor Andrew Lotery
- A fascinating insight into retinal stem cell biology in the search for a drug therapy for Retinitis Pigmentosa by Dr Jörn Lakowski
- Advances in sight-saving treatments for children with Oculocutaneous Albinism by Dr Eloise Keeling, presented in her absence by Dr James Self.
- Our thanks to Dr Helena Lee for moderating the questions and answers session.
You can watch the lecture recording here or by clicking the image above.
THANK YOU :To everyone who has helped us out by fundraising in so many ways. Please see our Fundraising Gallery for past events.
If you would like to become involved or simply want to find out more about the work of our vision research projects, please make contact info@giftofsight.org.uk
Alternatively we'd love to chat to you! Please telephone Ailsa on 02380 599073 or Jennie on 02380 5995924.
