10k run for daughter of blind veteran

A woman from Shropshire ran 10 kilometres for our charity, which she credits with giving her dad back his life after he lost his sight.

Taking on the challenge

Megan, 24, and from Market Drayton, took on the Market Drayton 10k on Sunday 12 May. She says:

“My friend and I decided to sign up to the race off the cuff, neither of us are runners; we don’t exercise regularly so this was a real personal challenge for us."

The two friends actually forgot they had signed up and only remembered when an email dropped into their inboxes reminding them. Megan says:

"We ended up winging it on the day but were determined we’d complete it even if we were crying at the end!

“I finished in one hour and 43 minutes which is better than I was expecting. I was really struggling for a few kilometres and my legs were sore the morning after but I’m proud of myself."

Megan's dad

Megan wanted to run in support of our charity which is very close to her heart. She says:

"My dad was blinded 23 years ago, just days before my first birthday, while serving in the Army. Since then, Blind Veterans UK has been instrumental in my dad’s recovery, and they effectively gave him his life back and then some."

Megan’s dad, Clive, has been supported by us since 2001. Megan says:

“My dad has been given life changing help with independent living skills, mobility and adaptive technology. The charity also helped him come to terms with his blindness and helped him mentally recover. All this has allowed him to become as independent as he can be.

“They’ve also got him into sport, he has represented Great Britain with his archery, it’s given him a new lease of life."

Megan has already raised £545 for us. There is still time to show her your support: