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Stargardt's Connected
13 hours ago

We are delighted to announce November’s Stargardt’s Star, Sam Seavey!

Here is Sam’s journey:

“I was diagnosed with Stargardt’s disease at age 11. Being the only visually impaired student in school often left me feeling isolated and different. But those experiences taught me to step outside my comfort zone, build confidence, and make connections. Living with Stargardt’s has taught me to adapt, think outside the box, and find creative solutions to life’s challenges. It’s made me incredibly resourceful! Those early feelings of isolation are also why I’m so passionate about helping others with vision loss. Through my YouTube channel, The Blind Life, I share technology, tips, and personal experiences to help others feel less alone and empowered to live their best blind life. I’m excited to share more at the Stargardt’s Connected conference this year in London!”

Sam’s dedication to sharing technology, tips, and encouragement through The Blind Life has made him a vital source of support for people navigating sight loss around the world. His positivity, resourcefulness, and drive to ensure no one feels isolated make him a truly deserving Stargardt’s Star. Keep shining, Sam!

If you are attending the Stargardt’s Connected Conference in London this year, be sure to catch Sam in our morning drop in tech lab and in his afternoon talk. If you have not yet registered, you can still register for our waiting list or attend the afternoon talks online. Here is the link to register: stargardtsconnected.org.uk/conference-registration/

The Blind Life

PD1: a photo of Sam smiling and holding his cane.

PD2: a photo of Sam smiling looking at the camera holding his cane.

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Stargardt's Connected
2 days ago

We are delighted to announce that our 2027 fundraising calendar is now available to purchase on our website!

A huge thank you to everyone who entered our photography competition and shared their beautiful photographs capturing the magic of sunrises and sunsets, and a big congratulations to our competition winners Tracey, Vicky, Ethan, Shreya, Violet, Marcelo, Paul, Matt, Robert, Alison and Tanya.

Congratulations to all our competition winners! Your wonderful photographs feature throughout our 2027 fundraising calendar.

The calendars make lovely Christmas presents for friends and family, and every penny raised goes towards supporting our charity and our mission of raising awareness, giving support and seeking a cure for Stargardt’s disease.

You can purchase your calendar here:

stargardtsconnected.org.uk/product/stargardts-connected-calendar-2027/

We’ve kept the price the same as previous years, just £10!

Stock is limited, so don’t miss out. Order your copy today and enjoy a year of beautiful sunrises and sunsets while supporting a wonderful cause.

PD: a yellow poster announcing our 2027 Stargardt’s Connected calendar is now available to buy.

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Stargardt's Connected
3 days ago

We had a fantastic two days at Sight Village London this year, where we were delighted to exhibit with our charity stand!

Sight Village brings the VI community together to discover new technology, services and support, share experiences and make valuable connections. It was lovely to meet so many people who stopped by to find out more about what we do.

It was also a great opportunity for Stargardt’s Connected to raise awareness and connect with community members and families affected by Stargardt’s. We also loved meeting and networking with other organisations doing such fantastic work across the VI community.

A huge thank you to everyone who came to say hello and to the Sight Village team for such a brilliant event. We left feeling inspired and grateful to be part of such a supportive community!

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PD1: a photo of Bhavna, Elise and Ethan standing in front of the Stargardt’s Connected charity stand.

PD2: a photo of Rosie standing in front of the Stargardt’s Connected charity stand.

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