Jeremy Vine Appeals on our Behalf

RP Fighting Blindness was recently chosen by the BBC for another Radio 4 Appeal, this was the third time we have been selected and a great opportunity to raise funds from the general listening public, as well as make them aware of retinitis pigmentosa and the heartache it can cause in families.

Following in the footsteps of Rabbi Lionel Blue and entertainer Rolf Harris, this time our appeal was made by the radio and TV presenter Jeremy Vine.

We were absolutely delighted that Jeremy agreed to support us. His voice is very well known to BBC listeners and he added credibility to our case. Jeremy told us he was “proud to be doing the appeal” which was broadcast on 11th January 2009.

The script asked the listener to think about how they would cope with being told they were going to lose their sight and that there was nothing that could be done to stop it happening. It went on to mention the ‘chain’ of inherited blindness in families and the emotional turmoil faced by the parents of a diagnosed child.

STOP PRESS 7th FEB 2009 ... The appeal has now raised over £15,000, giving us a great start to 2009 fundraising. Thank you to everyone that donated.