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Tag: late Onset Retinal Degeneration

John’s blindfold bid to raise funds for sight charity

East Lothian man John Playfair hopes to raise money for research into the eye condition that is robbing him of his sight by racing a rally car blindfolded.  Continue reading John’s blindfold bid to raise funds for sight charity

Posted on 13/04/201812/04/2018Author davepickeringCategories North Edinburgh NewsTags blindness, charity, fundrasing, John Playfair, late Onset Retinal Degeneration
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