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What is macular degeneration? What is macular degeneration?

The Macular Disease Society aims to build confidence and independence for those with central vision impairment.  We are the only UK charity dedicated to helping people with macular degeneration.

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We provide information and practical support for visually impaired people, their families and carers. 

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We also provide information for health professionals, campaign for better services, sponsor research and raise awareness of macular degeneration and preventative measures.


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What's on:

Could you speak to organisations in your area to raise awareness of macular degeneration? We are running speaker training courses in the East Midlands, East Anglia, Manchester, Hampshire and Bristol Contact David Morris for more information on 01264 331964. Speakers Wanted!

Help us raise funds for people with MD by making an exhilarating 10,000 feet freefall parachute jump. No experience is required. Make a sponsored Parachute Jump for MDS!

Cycle from London to Paris – Spend a long weekend cycling across the Normandy countryside and finish under the Eiffel Tower (suitable for single and tandem bikes). The Macular Disease Society have teamed up with Classic Tours to offer you the chance to cycle from London to Paris in aid of the Macular Disease Society. Departing on the 25th June 2010 for 4 days. Cycle from london to Paris

NEW for 2009 / 2010 - Watch the sunrise at the summit of the highest mountain in Africa. The Macular Disease Society have teamed up with Classic Tours to offer you the chance to Climb Mount Kilimanjaro in aid of the Macular Disease Society. Departing on the 16th September 2010 for 10 days. Climb Kilimanjaro

MD Awareness Week 2009 runs from 19th to 25th September. Awareness of MD and its effects is low in the UK and we offer support to any individual or organisation wanting to take part during the week or at any other time during the year. MD Awareness Week 2009

We have places in the Manchester 5K Run on 11th October this year to support people who have MD. The spirit of the event is 'taking part' not 'winning' so you can run, jog or walk - you decide! Contact Sarah Gillies on 0115 714 9864 for more information. Manchester 5Km Run 11th October 2009

Headlines:


Bury PCT switch from Avastin to Lucentis
Bury PCT switch from Avastin to Lucentis Bury PCT switch from Avastin to Lucentis
Up to this month Bury PCT had only been offering Avastin instead of Lucentis for wet AMD patients.

Be AMD Aware - Raising Awareness
Be AMD Aware - Raising Awareness Be AMD Aware - Raising Awareness
Novartis and the RNIB launch a new campaign to raise awareness of AMD - "be AMD aware"

The British 10K London Run
The British 10K London Run The British 10K London Run
Would you like to run to raise money to help people with macular degeneration? We have 54 places in this year British 10K London Run on 12th July 2009 - a wonderful route through the centre of London.

The Macular Disease Society
PO Box 1870
Andover
SP10 9AD
Registered Charity No. 1001198

Tel: 01264 350551
Fax: 01264 350 558
email: info@maculardisease.org

 

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