Running the London Marathon for Through Our Eyes — Life with BPES
Why I'm raising money
I am running the London Marathon, in April 2027, for Through our Eyes — a charity that funds sight-saving surgery for children and raises awareness of conditions like BPES (Blepharophimosis, Ptosis, and Epicanthus inversus Syndrome).
I live with BPES, a rare genetic condition that not only affects the eyelid (ptosis) and vision/eye sight but can also have deep effect in woman fertiliy. It affects how you see but also how you get to be seen.
This marathon is deeply personal for me, not only is a great personal challenge but is an oportunity for me to raise awareness for a condition that affected my family and makes my daughter and others kids with BPES believe that BPES does not stop them from overcoming each challenge.
Through Our Eyes exists to make sure children with conditions like mine get access to the surgery and support they need, when they need it, regardless of where they're born or what their family can afford.
Every pound raised goes toward sight-saving surgery, awareness, and support for children who deserve to see the world clearly.
Please sponsor me — and if you can, take two minutes to read about BPES below. Awareness is half the battle.
**What your donation can do:**
- £10 Could help to organize the first Through Out Eyes meet up
- £25 could help fund part of a pre-surgery assessment
- £75 could contribute to sight-saving surgery costs
- £150+ helps fund a child's full surgical journey
Thank you for believing in this with me.
Why I'm raising money
I am running the London Marathon, in April 2027, for Through our Eyes — a charity that funds sight-saving surgery for children and raises awareness of conditions like BPES (Blepharophimosis, Ptosis, and Epicanthus inversus Syndrome).
I live with BPES, a rare genetic condition that not only affects the eyelid (ptosis) and vision/eye sight but can also have deep effect in woman fertiliy. It affects how you see but also how you get to be seen.
This marathon is deeply personal for me, not only is a great personal challenge but is an oportunity for me to raise awareness for a condition that affected my family and makes my daughter and others kids with BPES believe that BPES does not stop them from overcoming each challenge.
Through Our Eyes exists to make sure children with conditions like mine get access to the surgery and support they need, when they need it, regardless of where they're born or what their family can afford.
Every pound raised goes toward sight-saving surgery, awareness, and support for children who deserve to see the world clearly.
Please sponsor me — and if you can, take two minutes to read about BPES below. Awareness is half the battle.
**What your donation can do:**
- £10 Could help to organize the first Through Out Eyes meet up
- £25 could help fund part of a pre-surgery assessment
- £75 could contribute to sight-saving surgery costs
- £150+ helps fund a child's full surgical journey
Thank you for believing in this with me.
