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Mary's Marathon Page

Mary Nunns

Mary Nunns

My Story

If you'd like to follow me, my race number is now 68277.  I'll be setting off from the Blue Start on Blackheath at 10.48am.  Thanks for your support, donations and well wishes, they will really help me on the day!

Hello, I'm Mary.  In 1952, I arrived into the world 3 months early (I've always been rather impatient).  I've been blind since I was born so I've had a few challenges to overcome but I've never let my blindness stop me.

As a child, I learnt to ride a bike and also terrorized our neighbours by
playing on roller skates.  Once I ran over a tortoise in a toy pedal car.
Being blind doesn't stop me from causing chaos... and the neighbours forgave me (eventually)!

My daughter Sarah ran the marathon for VICTA in 2025 and so I got to hear about the work the charity does to help children who grew up like me.  When I was lucky in the ballot for 2026, I decided to continue our fundrasing efforts to support VICTA.  Sarah will be walking with me as my guide and we're hoping to finish in under 8hours.  I've been training hard already and roping in my poor husband for regular parkruns. Although I'm planning to walk, it will still be a big challenge and I'm determined to finish on The Mall.

 

VICTA is a small but national charity in the UK that empowers children and young adults who are blind or partially sighted and their families. Aware that feelings of isolation and loneliness are dominant within the world of vision impairment, VICTA uses sport and activity-based learning as a positive setting for social interaction. For blind and partially sighted young people, involvement in team-based activities can be positively associated with social acceptance and a sense of belonging, especially where such involvement is characterised by positive coaching, progressive skill development and peer support. VICTA work hard to help young people question limiting presumptions they might have, helping them to view themselves and their potential in a new way. VICTA want them to be able to make a difference to their own lives.
 

Help to change the lives of children and young adults with sight loss

Each day, four more children will be diagnosed with sight loss. 
Vision-impaired children are twice as likely to be bullied.
1/3 will suffer from depression and other mental health issues.

Donate today to help VICTA provide:

Family activities which support and empower families with a vision impaired child through shared experiences

Young Achievers activities for 0-10 year olds, designed to support families with very young children who have just received a vision impairment diagnosis

Pre-teen and Youth Activities for 10-17 year olds, which offer hands-on learning and support personal growth in fun, safe and supportive environments

Young Adult Activities which support the development of life skills and the transition into adulthood and the workplace

Opportunities for vision impaired young people to engage in sport on their terms, whether for fun, social connection, or competition. We show how sport can be inclusive, ensuring every child has the chance to participate and thrive

VICTA

Raising for:

VICTA
109%

Funded

  • Target
    £5,000
  • Raised so far
    £5,467
  • Number of donors
    109

My Story

If you'd like to follow me, my race number is now 68277.  I'll be setting off from the Blue Start on Blackheath at 10.48am.  Thanks for your support, donations and well wishes, they will really help me on the day!

Hello, I'm Mary.  In 1952, I arrived into the world 3 months early (I've always been rather impatient).  I've been blind since I was born so I've had a few challenges to overcome but I've never let my blindness stop me.

As a child, I learnt to ride a bike and also terrorized our neighbours by
playing on roller skates.  Once I ran over a tortoise in a toy pedal car.
Being blind doesn't stop me from causing chaos... and the neighbours forgave me (eventually)!

My daughter Sarah ran the marathon for VICTA in 2025 and so I got to hear about the work the charity does to help children who grew up like me.  When I was lucky in the ballot for 2026, I decided to continue our fundrasing efforts to support VICTA.  Sarah will be walking with me as my guide and we're hoping to finish in under 8hours.  I've been training hard already and roping in my poor husband for regular parkruns. Although I'm planning to walk, it will still be a big challenge and I'm determined to finish on The Mall.

 

VICTA is a small but national charity in the UK that empowers children and young adults who are blind or partially sighted and their families. Aware that feelings of isolation and loneliness are dominant within the world of vision impairment, VICTA uses sport and activity-based learning as a positive setting for social interaction. For blind and partially sighted young people, involvement in team-based activities can be positively associated with social acceptance and a sense of belonging, especially where such involvement is characterised by positive coaching, progressive skill development and peer support. VICTA work hard to help young people question limiting presumptions they might have, helping them to view themselves and their potential in a new way. VICTA want them to be able to make a difference to their own lives.
 

Help to change the lives of children and young adults with sight loss

Each day, four more children will be diagnosed with sight loss. 
Vision-impaired children are twice as likely to be bullied.
1/3 will suffer from depression and other mental health issues.

Donate today to help VICTA provide:

Family activities which support and empower families with a vision impaired child through shared experiences

Young Achievers activities for 0-10 year olds, designed to support families with very young children who have just received a vision impairment diagnosis

Pre-teen and Youth Activities for 10-17 year olds, which offer hands-on learning and support personal growth in fun, safe and supportive environments

Young Adult Activities which support the development of life skills and the transition into adulthood and the workplace

Opportunities for vision impaired young people to engage in sport on their terms, whether for fun, social connection, or competition. We show how sport can be inclusive, ensuring every child has the chance to participate and thrive