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York Dragon Boats are back – and so are we!
York Dragon Boat Race is an iconic part of York’s cultural heritage, and for MySight York it’s more than just a great day out. It’s one of our best opportunities to connect with the local community and share the impact of our work, with every pound raised going directly towards helping people in York live […]
MySight York Awarded National Lottery Funding for Innovative Project
Why Digital Vision Is Needed People with sight loss experience some of the most entrenched health and digital inequalities locally and nationally. Research shows: · 28% of people with sight loss have never used the internet · Among adults aged 75+, this rises to 47% · More than 40% feel cut off from the world […]
Local Funding Awarded for Mental Health Support at MySight York
This means we can deliver our Talking Space & Community Activities Project, offering accessible mental health support for blind and partially sighted people, including specialist counselling and inclusive community activities that reduce isolation and build confidence. Scott Jobson, our Chief Executive, said: “Losing your sight can have a huge impact on mental health, yet emotional […]
MySight York’s Festive Celebrations
MySight York’s tree at York Minster We’re delighted to have been invited to decorate a tree again this year, at York Minster’s Christmas Tree Festival. There are 70 trees on display. The theme of our tree this year is “Bigger, Brighter, Bolder” – which celebrates how simple adaptations can make a significant difference to people […]
Visionary Award Winners
Scott Jobson, Chief Executive at MySight York said, “Our Community Connect project which is helping to reshape York into a truly Sight Loss Friendly City, has been recognised for its lasting impact and peer led focus. From accessible sport, heritage and storytelling, to social media inclusion training, to our powerful Sight Loss Friendly Status charter […]
Chris’ Coast to Coast Success!
After 13 long days of walking, plus some cheeky pints in local pubs, Chris found himself finishing his incredible coast to coast challenge! His second target of £5,000 has not only been met but exceeded, thanks to Chris’ incredible supporters and all of his fundraising efforts. Having raised over £6,000 to support people living with sight […]
Follow Chris on his Coast to Coast challenge!
Chris is so close to reaching his new target of £5,000! At the time of writing this, he’s at £4,850. Chris said, “Many of you may know that I lost my left eye last year and now wear a prosthetic. MySight York supported me on this difficult journey and I’ve challenged myself to walk Coast […]
Chris Cooper’s Coast-to-Coast Fundraiser
Chris lost his left eye last year and he says; “MySight York supported me on this difficult journey and I’ve challenged myself to walk Coast to Coast this summer 9th to 22nd August, to support this small charity. They do amazing work in York for people with all kinds of sight impairment and loss.” […]