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Ban Fireworks? Blinded Teen's Plea After Horrific Accident
22 Aug
Summary
- Teen blinded by firework calls for public sale ban.
- He will run the London Marathon with his mother as guide.
- He is raising funds for the RNIB charity.
A devastating firework accident on Bonfire Night in 2025 left an 18-year-old named Tom Parnaby blinded. The incident, which occurred on a beach in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, also injured his friend. Tom has since become a father and credits his baby daughter with helping him cope with his life-altering injuries.
Now, less than a year after losing his sight, Tom is embarking on a new challenge: the 2027 London Marathon. He will be running the race with his mother, Danni, acting as his guide. They are raising money for the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB), a charity that offered significant mental health support following Tom's accident.
Tom is campaigning for tighter regulations on firework sales, expressing that the public sale of fireworks feels "crazy." He aims to raise awareness that vital help and support are available for those affected by similar incidents, highlighting the crucial role the RNIB played in his recovery.
