Sight Matters is calling on people across the island to get moving this August in support of blind and visually impaired people.
The ‘Stride for Sight 5-A-Day Challenge’ is a month-long fundraising event that encourages participants to complete a daily activity centred around the number five.
It can be five miles, five minutes, or five mindful moments.
Stride For Sight
“This challenge is all about flexibility, consistency, and community,” says Peter Marshall, Fundraising and Marketing Lead at Sight Matters.
“You don’t need to be an athlete to take part – the idea is to build a healthy habit that suits your lifestyle while supporting a great cause.”
Participants are invited to choose their own daily activity, such as walking, running, stretching, meditating, or doing simple exercises like sit-to-stands.
The Stride For Sight challenge is designed to be accessible for all ages and abilities.
Examples of 5-A-Day goals include:
- Walking 5 miles
- Running 5 kilometres
- Cycling or swimming for 5 minutes
- Spending 5 minutes stretching or dancing
- Doing 5 laps of the garden
Funds raised will go directly towards supporting the work of Sight Matters, which helps blind and visually impaired people across the Isle of Man lead full, independent lives.
How to Get Involved?
Participants can register and download fundraising forms via the Sight Matters website, where they can also set up a JustGiving page to collect donations online.
More information and registration can be found here.
“We hope people across the Island will step up and stride with us,” says Peter.
“Every mile, minute, or movement helps someone else take a step towards greater confidence and independence.”
For more information or to get involved, contact enquiries@sightmatters.im or call 01624 674727.
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