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Blind Mother-Son Duo Tackle Marathon for Birthday
17 Oct
Summary
- Mother and son, both legally blind, will run the Detroit Free Press Marathon.
- The duo is participating for the son's 16th birthday celebration.
- They will use a running guide and a tethering technique for navigation.
A mother and son, both legally blind due to Retinitis Pigmentosa, are set to participate in the Detroit Free Press Marathon. This challenging 42-kilometer race is a special event for the son's 16th birthday. They will be assisted by a running guide and utilize a training technique called 'tethering' to help them navigate the course together.
The duo aims to demonstrate that a visual impairment, or 'diff-ability' as they call it, does not prevent them from achieving their goals. Retinitis Pigmentosa is a hereditary disorder that causes progressive vision loss, affecting night vision and peripheral sight. Their participation serves as an inspirational example for others facing challenges.
The marathon is scheduled to commence on Sunday, with adaptive athletes starting slightly earlier. The mother expressed her hope that their run will inspire others to overcome their own obstacles and 'light their own way'.
