Our CEO Harriet Oppenheimer trained through one of the wettest Februarys on record to take on the London Landmarks Half Marathon. In this Q&A, she shares why she’s fundraising for people who are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus, what motivates her on tough runs, and the 80s music powering her on race day.
Fundraising
A routine writing job led Adam to discover he had hearing loss. Now he’s using his experience to help others, volunteering with RNID Near You and taking on fundraising challenges to support people to check their hearing.
Audiologist Simon Wierzbicki completes a 124km bike race, a triathlon, and two half marathons all for RNID.
A team of 40 runners completely blew us away on Sunday at the TCS London Marathon with their strength, enthusiasm and positivity.
With 42 remarkable runners in #TeamRNID for the iconic TCS London Marathon this April, we are feeling inspired.
Maria shares her experience of tinnitus, how it constantly interferes with her sleep and social situations, and how cutting-edge research by RNID-funded scientists could one day give her the silent night she dreams of.
Katie Thomas from our partner, Contacta Systems Ltd., shares what inspired her to run for RNID, what kept her going and how she smashed her fundraising target!
Deborah Mills, 54, from New Jersey is taking on the London Marathon in honour of her son who has severe hearing loss and to raise awareness of the work being done at RNID.