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A year after I was diagnosed I was really at the bottom of a hole; I just wasn’t interested in doing anything. I’ve got to be honest, I didn’t care whether I lived or died, I really didn’t. But things changed for me in May 2014, when I went to the Shropshire See Hear exhibition. I still don’t really know what prompted me to go, but at the exhibition, I met a gentleman called Bryan who ran the macular support group in Telford. He told me about the group and invited me along to the next meeting. I agreed to go, and I’m so glad I did.

Thank you for giving to the Macular Society in memory of someone special. There are many ways to donate, so please choose the one that suits you. If you need assistance, or can’t find what you’re looking for, please get in touch and we’ll be happy to help. 

For most families, in memory giving begins at their loved one’s funeral.

Thank you so much for supporting families through a difficult time, and for collecting donations in memory on our behalf.  

Whether you’re taking on a personal challenge, or holding a tea party with family and friends, raising money in memory of a loved one can be an inspiring way to celebrate their life and help Beat Macular Disease for good. 

Most people expect to be upset or distressed when someone close to them has died. What takes many people by surprise is how strong the emotions can be, how they can change very quickly and how long they last. People around you may seem to think you should be ‘back to normal’ after a few weeks or months. You might appear to be your usual self to other people, but you know that on the inside, you’re not even sure what normal is anymore.