Eye Matter is delighted to welcome Mike Brace CBEDL, as the charity’s patron.
Suzie Simons, Eye Matter’s founder said of Mike’s involvement “Mike was one of our first inspiring speakers and his supportive, caring, can do attitude and wealth of experience is amazing. We couldn’t be prouder to have him as our new patron.”
Mike first rose to prominence as a blind cross-country skier at the inaugural Winter Paralympics in Sweden in 1976. Mike’s participation, alongside other visually impaired (V.I.) athletes led to V.I. athletes being invited to compete at the summer Paralympics, beginning 50 years of visually impaired Paralympians.
During his own illustrious sporting career, Mike has represented Great Britain at six Paralympics, three world and two European championships. Mike has also been a champion race walker and still holds many records for a totally blind walker amongst his many achievements, Mike is especially proud to have run two London Marathons, completed two ski marathons as well as the gruelling, 125-mile Devizes to Westminster ultramarathon.
Mike was elected Chairman of the British Paralympic Association in 2001 and has been a successful manager of V.I. athletics and cricket teams preparing them for world and European competitions.
Eye Matter is delighted that Mike will meet members and start our Hyde Park “Fun Run, Walk, Wheel, Dance” event on Saturday 13th September.
For more information and to book please email suzie@eyematter.org.uk with the subject “Hyde Park”.
We can’t wait to welcome you.