National Eye Research Centre’s Annual Gathering

Julian Jackson thanking the National Eye Research Centre for their support as charity partner of the Big Blind Walk, during their annual gathering on 8 July.

Over 1000 Miles – Big Blind Walk Film

Over 1,000 miles in under 7 minutes – an intense, life-enhancing, memorable and unbelievably rewarding experience for everyone involved – go Big Blind Walk!

Interview with Riviera FM

Was great to talk with Will on Riviera FM today!

Click the link on the left to listen in on my progress:
(Starts 1:30:45 in)

BBW FILM

Enjoying a rest days surrounded by the hills in Stirling. We’ve come a long way – enjoy!

Interview with Lancashire TV

I thoroughly enjoyed being interviewed by Lancashire TV and amazing to get more coverage for the Big Blind Walk!

HRH The Countess of Wessex talking with Julian

I was thrilled that HRH The Countess of Wessex guided me along a picturesque stretch of the Big Blind Walk into Stroud today 11 May, helping to drive up awareness of the impacts of sight loss and put eye research on the map!

Julian talking with HRH The Countess of Wessex

I was thrilled that HRH The Countess of Wessex joined me for a stretch of the Big Blind Walk into Stroud on the 11th May.

The start of the Big Blind Walk

The beginning of the Big Blind Walk starting at Land’s End. Watch our short video to catch the start!

Interview with Spire FM

Julian has been speaking to Spire FM about how he’s feeling about his long walk and some of the challenges that he will be facing and what he will get up to during his walk!

“Always great to receive local media support. Donations from strangers have resulted – amazing!”

Interview at BBC radio 4 “In Touch”

I had a wonderful opportunity to promote eye research and talk about the Big Blind Walk on national radio! It was good to catch up with Peter White again and explain my motivation and mission around the walk and my dream that one day, eye research will be seen as an equal partner alongside the practical support for blind and visually impaired people.

RNIB Connect Radio’s interview with Allan Russell

Julian Jackson is embarking on The Big Blind Walk, from one end of the UK to the other. He’s looking to raise funds and awareness around sight loss research.

Julian wants to highlight the lack of funding being put into sight loss prevention and cures by the government and set up a fund to help researchers carry out their vital work.

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