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Blind Runner, 74, Conquers London Marathon
26 Apr
Summary
- 74-year-old Mary Nunns, who is blind and partially deaf, completed the London Marathon.
- She ran alongside her daughter Sarah, who guided her movements by touch.
- Mary has raised over £3000 for VICTA, a charity for visually impaired children.
Mary Nunns, 74, has achieved a remarkable feat by completing the London Marathon on Sunday, an event she was told she'd never enjoy. Born premature, Mary experienced irreversible damage to her optic nerves and ears due to an oxygen overdose, leaving her blind and partially deaf. Despite these challenges, she has consistently defied expectations throughout her life, excelling in music and sports.
This year, Mary ran alongside her daughter Sarah, a seasoned marathon participant. Sarah guided Mary by touch, a method developed through their lifelong non-verbal communication. This shared experience has deepened their bond, with Mary calling it an absolute delight and Sarah proudly referring to her mother as her star pupil.
Mary's participation was for VICTA, a UK-based charity supporting blind and partially sighted children and young adults. She has enthusiastically fundraised, collecting over £3000 and finding that the challenge has greatly increased her confidence and inspired others.
