Our next Trustee to take centre stage this week is the fantastic, Marina @mleitebrandao
Marina not only brings professional expertise to Stargardt’s Connected but also a personal understanding of life with Stargardt’s. Alongside her work with Retina International, she contributes a wealth of knowledge, experience, and compassion to our community.
Why Marina chose the role: “As a person with Stargardt, I believe that if we build a solid worldwide community we can better support ourselves, help research, and promote positive change. I joined the charity because I want to contribute, in the end, we are all people facing similar barriers, and the charity can definitely improve quality of life for our community.”
Favourite thing about being a Trustee: “My favourite thing about being part of Stargardt’s Connected is that the charity is deeply connected with its mission and respects everyone. By being honest and true to its values, the charity delivers on its purpose, step by step, people are being supported, and the charity achieves its goals.”
Fun fact about Marina: “I like to perceive Stargardt’s as an opportunity to keep myself active and creative. It forces me to find or to invent solutions for the barriers I face throughout life,” something Marina really commits to through her love of open water swimming.
Marina is currently raising money for Stargardt’s Connected through her incredible open swimming competition. Here is Marina’s JustGiving page: www.justgiving.com/page/marina-leite-2025
PD1: Marina posing with her cane wrapped around her bag and is wearing a white top, blue jeans and black sunglasses.
PD2: Marina posing next to open water in her wet suit after an open water swim.
Thank you, Marina, for everything you bring to our community.
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