Who am I walking for?
GIFT OF SIGHT
Gift of Sight are working on a proof-of-concept study that will allow scientists to open up a field of research enabling them to diagnose more patients and most importantly, to potentially discover new medical treatments. I am aiming to raise £5,000 to pay for the drug panels involved in this research. And, hoping that I can surpass that, my next target will be to raise £10k to pay for the cell lines and testing as well as the panels. From this testing they will be able to improve genetic diagnosis in order to help patients and families know who else in the family may get nystagmus. It is also necessary for patients to understand from a young age what their vision is going to be like throughout life, to identify disorders which already have established treatments and to discover new therapies for nystagmus.
For more information on the incredible work Gift of Sight are doing, click here
NYSTAGMUS NETWORK
The Nystagmus Network has been pushing the boundaries of nystagmus research, through direct financial investment, recruiting study participants and publicising results, since it was founded in 1984.
There’s a lot of exciting research being undertaken in the nystagmus field and the charity continues to work with UK researchers to help improve outcomes for adults and children living with congenital or acquired nystagmus. They’re also reaching out across the world with their annual international nystagmus research symposium.
IS A CURE POSSIBLE?
The more research into the causes of nystagmus the better our understanding of how it might be prevented, and, eventually, treated, particularly in the many cases where there is a genetic component. Until a cure is found, they continue to strive to improve quality of life for everyone living with nystagmus.
Your donation could be the key to all that.
To find more details on the great work Nystagmus Network are doing, click here.
Nystagmus Network partner with Fight for Sight, the UK's biggest eye research charity, to fund nystagmus specific projects. As an added advantage Fight for Sight match every pound Nystagmus Network invest. The latest projects they are jointly investing in can be found here and here.
OTHER WAYS TO DONATE
Walk for Wiggly Eyes are extremely proud and honoured to be teaming up with the award winning Kirra-Lea Jewellery again!
Kirra-Lea Jewellery have donated exclusively designed jewellery for the Walk for Wiggly Eyes cause, and we couldn't be more excited to share them with you.
For every piece of jewellery that has been exclusive designed for Walk for Wiggly Eyes that is purchased Kirra-Lea will be donating AU$50 to Nystagmus Network and Gift of Sight, splitting the donations evenly between the two charities. Kirra-Lea Jewellery would like to acknowledge everyone who purchases this product by adding your name to the donation, it will be listed on our fundraising pages. Please let them know at time of purchase if you wish to remain anonymous.
