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BBC News
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Blind woman to hold fashion show on Yr Wyddfa summit
"I can see that you are there, but with the light behind you, I can't see your face, it's just a blur."Tilly Dowler is describing what she can see when she looks at was registered blind in 2022 and has completely lost her central vision because of a genetic condition called Stargardt this, she has decided to climb Yr Wyddfa, also known as Snowdon, the highest mountain in Wales, with five other blind or partially sighted walkers to raise money for they reach the summit, the 26-year-old is hosting a sustainable fashion show. "We wanted to do something crazy and make people think, wow, why are they doing that?" said Tilly, who is from Castle Donington in challenge, named Sightless on Snowdon, aims to raise funds for Leicestershire-based charity Vista, which Tilly credits with supporting her through sight loss."When you're diagnosed with sight loss, it's like it's the end of the world and you panic and you think that no one is going to be there to understand or help you."At Vista, everyone understands and they are all really helpful, so I wanted to give back."They didn't only help me, they helped my mum. They got me in contact with other organisations that would help, and they are very close to my heart," she who started to lose her sight aged 15, said the charity had given her the confidence and training to use a cane. 'Trailblazer' Tilly's plan to put on a show at the top of the mountain in Wales comes from her love of pre-loved clothes shop Wanted Wardrobe in Castle Donington donates 10% of its profits to sight loss charities."We are very aware that the weather might not be great so what we're going to do is take lots of different clothes in lots of different sizes, head pieces, accessories."We're going to pop them on even if it means over our jackets and just give a little bit of a fashion show."The group of walkers are taking on the mountain on 10 June and have sighted guides to help them along the to Vista, one in five people are expected to lose their sight across the UK every year, affecting 35,500 people across Leicester, Leicestershire and Wright, CEO of Vista, said: "Tilly is a trailblazer for others living with sight loss. "We are so grateful for her ongoing support and will be supporting her all the way to the summit of Snowdon and beyond."
Malay Mail
17-05-2025
- General
- Malay Mail
Climbing for two: Singaporean finishes Mount Kinabalu climb for brother killed in 2015 Sabah quake
KOTA KINABALU, May 17 — A decade after tragedy struck on Mount Kinabalu in Sabah, a Singaporean woman has completed a climb in memory of her younger brother. In 2015, a powerful 6.0 magnitude earthquake shook the mountain, claiming the lives of 10 Singaporeans, including 13-year-old Navdeep Singh Jaryal. Navdeep was one of seven students from Tanjong Katong Primary School who were killed alongside their teachers and guide during what was meant to be a memorable expedition. Yesterday, the official Facebook page of Mount Kinabalu shared a deeply moving message from Navdeep's sister, Simran Jaryal, who recently completed the climb on his behalf. 'Reaching the summit of Mount Kinabalu was one of the most emotional experiences of my life,' Simran wrote. She described the journey as 'a climb filled with physical challenge, deep reflection, and overwhelming love,' and said, 'Every step I took, I carried the memory of my brother, Navdeep — his laughter, his courage, and his unshakable spirit.' Simran remembered Navdeep as a 'cheeky and funny boy' who 'lit up the room with his smiles and quick-witted comments.' She spoke of his pride in being chosen for the expedition, and how he had trained 'with such dedication and determination.' 'This climb was not just for me — it was for Navdeep and his friends,' she shared. 'I felt his energy in the mountain air, in the encouragement of those who climbed with me, and in the quiet moments when the path got steep and my spirit faltered.' Simran's words reflected both sorrow and strength. She wrote of the support from family and friends, reminding her that 'grief and love often walk the same trail.' Her final message was a powerful testament to the enduring bond between siblings and the lasting impact of a young life lost too soon: 'I reached the top not alone, but with Navdeep in my heart. This climb is a tribute to his memory, to his bravery, and to the joy he brought into all our lives. He may not have reached the summit in body, but his soul lives in every sunrise over Kinabalu. 'Forever missed. Forever loved,' she wrote. Photos accompanying her post showed Simran standing on the mountain, holding a picture of Navdeep close to her heart.
