Angela took on the London Marathon just weeks after completing the Brighton Marathon to thank the sight loss charity that provided her with her 'superhero guide dog' Flynn
Guide Dogs which provided her with her guide dog Flynn. Diagnosed with Retinitis Pigmentosa around five years ago, Angela is now registered blind and uses Flynn to help her navigate around independently.
Angela said: “Flynn is my superhero, he has restored my confidence and blows my mind at his eagerness and ability to guide me anywhere and everywhere, he'll be having a well-deserved rest whilst we run two lots of 26.2 miles. I will forever be indebted tofor bringing him into my life, restoring my independence, and bringing a smile to everyone he meets.”
Angela will be running her races with guide runner Victoria Graimes, and her husband David Blackwell will also participate. She completed the Brighton Marathon in just over five hours.
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