Our Fantastic Fundraisers
We want to highlight the amazing efforts of our supporters and this page is dedicated to their fantastic efforts and generosity to support people to live well with sight loss.
Inspired by Grandad: Sadie and Luke take on a marathon and Kilimanjaro for Beacon
For Sadie, this challenge starts with Grandad. After seeing how macular degeneration affected his sight — and the difference that sight loss can make to confidence, independence and everyday life — she and her husband Luke wanted to turn a deeply personal experience into practical support for others.
Two challenges. One determined couple. Thousands of reasons to keep going.
Sadie and Luke are married and both work as paramedics at West Midlands Ambulance Service’s Dudley Hub. Their first challenge is the 26.2-mile MBNA Chester Marathon on Sunday 11 October 2026 — their first marathon after months of training. In January 2027, they will travel to Tanzania for a seven-day trek, aiming to reach the 5,895-metre summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest mountain.
They hope to raise £5,895 — £1 for every metre of Kilimanjaro’s height above sea level. Sadie and Luke are covering the costs of both challenges themselves, which means every penny donated will go to Beacon and help make sure no one has to face sight loss alone.
Support them at their fundraising evening
You can support Sadie and Luke before they reach the start line by joining their fundraising evening at Nines Social Club, 130 Commonside, Pensnett, DY5 4AE, on Saturday 28 November 2026. Local classic rock band Highway will perform live, with more fundraising activities taking place throughout the evening.
Tickets cost £10 for adults and £5 for children. All profits will support Beacon’s work with people living with sight loss and their families.
Make every step count
From the roads of Chester to the roof of Africa, every mile and every metre will carry Grandad’s story with them. By donating or sharing their challenge, you can help Beacon provide practical advice, specialist support and opportunities that enable people affected by sight loss to live well, stay connected and feel confident about the future.
Donate to Sadie and Luke’s challenge on JustGiving, or share their story to help more people discover why their support matters.