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Blind Yoga Teacher's Inspiring Jurassic Coast Challenge
21 Jun
Summary
- Dawn Blezard, registered legally blind, will walk 36 miles along the Jurassic Coast.
- She was diagnosed with Stargardt's disease six years ago, leading to gradual vision loss.
- Blezard uses yoga and her podcast 'Seeing Within' to maintain positivity and support others.
Dawn Blezard, a 50-year-old yoga instructor from Sudbury, Suffolk, has been registered as legally blind after a six-year battle with Stargardt's disease. Diagnosed in 2020, she has experienced a significant decline in her vision over the past year, finding it particularly difficult to not see her grandchildren's faces. Despite this, Blezard maintains a positive outlook, attributing it partly to her continued yoga teaching and her podcast, 'Seeing Within.'
This podcast offers a platform for individuals with sight loss to share their experiences. Last year, Blezard successfully completed the 30-mile Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge for the Macular Society. She is now preparing for another significant event on July 4th, a 36-mile walk along the Jurassic Coast to benefit the Royal National Institute of Blind People.
Blezard views this challenge not just for herself, but as an encouragement to others facing adversity. She aims to raise awareness about the diverse range of eye diseases and the different levels of visual impairment experienced in the UK, highlighting that even with significant sight loss, participation and achievement are possible.
