The Tommy Salisbury Choroideremia Committe raise a further £2,300 for Fight for Sight

The Tommy Salisbury Choroideremia Committee organised their second Gala Dinner in aid of Fight for Sight on Saturday 7 November. The £2,300 raised will be used to fund research into choroideremia, a rare genetic eye condition that affects nine year old Tommy Salisbury.

The Salisbury family has been raising funds for research into choroideremia since 2005 and has so far raised over £140,000. Choroideremia causes progressive sight loss and although there is currently no cure, researchers at Imperial College London are investigating whether gene replacement therapy can be used for future treatments. Emma and Paul Salisbury, Tommy’s parents, and their family are hoping researchers will develop a cure for Tommy and the thousands of other people affected by inherited retinal diseases.  

The 76 guests who supported the event enjoyed a three course dinner and dancing at Shooters Hill Golf Club. A raffle, with prizes donated by friends and local businesses, helped to boost the fundraising total. Dot Grindley, Emma’s mother and committee member, is delighted with the continued support shown by friends and family: “We are so grateful to all those who came along to the event and helped to raise funds for research that could help to find a cure for Tommy and all the other children who have been diagnosed with choroideremia.”

Annu Mayor, Director of Fundraising for Fight for Sight, said: “The Salisbury family has been fundraising tirelessly for research into choroideremia for over four years. The energy they devote to their fundraising activities is inspiring and we are hugely grateful for their support.”