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‘After going for an eye test, I was transferred to the hospital eye department and diagnosed with a rare, progressive eye condition. I remember sitting in the waiting room, terrified and quite honestly, feeling sorry for myself. I looked up and saw a young boy, no older than 7, walking beside his mum. I noticed how he handled himself laughing and singing like any boy his age. He was not like every other child though, he was fully blind. That moment changed everything for me. My eye condition will get worse but I will never completely lose my sight. Through my condition, I have done work with various blind charities and met some amazing people. From John, a retired lecturer who worked all through his sight loss to Ian, a father of three who woke up one day blind. Having a new group of people in my life and hearing their stories inspired me to go on. I haven’t quit. I attend university, I sat my exams and each day, I smile. I appreciate every little thing in my life and on the hard days, I think back to that little boy in the waiting room. In those few seconds, he made me realise how important and special life is regardless of the obstacles that are thrown at you. I now focus on making sure I jump over every single hurdle in my way!’

Sarahann Tonner