An 11-year-old boy with severe sight impairment walked 13 miles to raise money for the Guide Dogs for the Blind Association. He was joined by 115 well-wishers from his local community on his walk on Sunday, August 7, and had the support of some major celebrities.
Mason Davies, 11, was diagnosed with retinal dystrophy in 2014. This year, his eyesight deteriorated by 40% in six months and his diagnosis was changed to severely sight impaired, meaning he is effectively blind.
Far from letting the diagnosis hold him back, he decided to use it for good - raising awareness in the media for his 13-mile walk for charity. The walk, named #Masons3TrigTrail, was in aid of one of the world's leading guide dog charities - whose services he will likely be in need of as he gets older.
