Gerard presents the Nystagmus Network charity appeal
Actor, singer, musician and children’s author, Gerard McDermott presented the BBC Radio 4 charity appeal on behalf of the Nystagmus Network in August 2024.
We have been overwhelmed by the generosity of listeners and equally delighted at the number of people diagnosed with nystagmus who have contacted us since hearing the broadcast, many who had never known about the charity before.
The total donations we have received currently stands at over £4,000. This means that we can confidently continue to hold our online and in person get togethers for people like Gerard and Jackie so that they too will know that they are not alone and find friends, support and reassurance.
Thank you to all our kind donors and thank you especially to Gerard and Jackie for sharing their nystagmus stories.
If you missed the appeal you can still listen to it at any time using the link below.
Listen on demand on BBC Sounds here
You can make a donation to the appeal here
Nystagmus Network
Nystagmus Network provides support for people living with the incurable eye condition nystagmus and their families. It raises awareness of the condition through training and an annual Nystagmus Awareness Day and champions and funds research.
Connecting people
Regular network events make it easier for people living with nystagmus to get together, learn about their condition and support each other.
Empowering families
The charity helps parents and carers to access support for their children at school so that they thrive and reach their full potential.
Finding solutions
The team brings patients, clinicians and researchers together to work towards a better understanding of the condition, which in turn helps improve quality of life for people with the condition.