On Air 80s MixTape Ruth Shimmin | 10:00am - Noon

Sight loss charity receives "unbelievably generous" £490k donation

The Island resident offered to commit sums of money for every participant in the charity's annual walk

The annual Sight Matters Coast 2 Coast Walk received a significant boost this year after a local resident pledged to donate £1,000 for every participant.

Nearly half a million pounds has been handed over to the charity, which supports the Isle of Man’s blind and visually impaired community.

The donor, Ivan Soulsbury, was motivated by a personal connection, as his grandmother experienced sight loss.

The £490,000 donation will safeguard the charity’s services and comes at a crucial time, as Sight Matters is facing increasing demand for assistance.

Christian Jones sat down with Chief Executive Cathryn Bradley and Marketing Lead Peter Marshall to learn more:

More from Isle of Man News