Why I’m raising money for Guide Dogs UK

I’m raising money for Guide Dogs UK because I’m visually impaired myself, and I know first-hand how life-changing their work is.

Over the past few years, my vision has declined, and alongside that I began to neglect my own health and wellbeing. What started as a physical challenge slowly became a mental one too. I reached a point where I realised I needed to take control again — not just of my fitness, but of my life.

That’s why I’ve started a public fat-to-fit journey, documenting my weight loss and training online while raising awareness and funds for Guide Dogs UK along the way.

What I’m doing to raise money

I’m committing to this journey publicly across social media, sharing workouts, progress, and setbacks in real time. For every new follower I gain, I add an extra step to my daily step count, and I donate 1p to Guide Dogs UK. This allows people to support the cause simply by following along, engaging, and spreading awareness — with optional donations for anyone who wants to contribute more directly.

This challenge isn’t just about fitness. It’s about accountability, resilience, and showing what’s possible when you rebuild structure and purpose — even when life throws obstacles in the way.

Why Guide Dogs UK matters

Guide Dogs UK supports people living with sight loss to live confident, independent, and fulfilling lives. While they are best known for their guide dogs, their work goes far beyond that — providing mobility training, emotional support, and practical services to hundreds of thousands of people across the UK.

Supporting this charity means supporting independence, dignity, and opportunity for people like me.

Thank you for taking the time to read this, and for any support you’re able to give — whether that’s donating, sharing, or simply following the journey.

It genuinely means more than you know. ❤️