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Moorfields Eye Charity is inviting patients, staff, researchers, and the local community to join their annual fundraising event, Eye to Eye, to support life-changing eye research and innovation at Moorfields Eye Hospital and the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology.

This year’s event will feature walking routes that pass the site of the new Centre for Advancing Eye Health in St Pancras, Camden, which will be the new home for Moorfields Eye Hospital and the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology, opening in 2027. 

Over 500 people of all ages and abilities will walk through the London streets to change the future of eye health.

The event offers three walking routes: a 1-mile route that explores the quiet, historically interesting streets around Moorfields Eye Hospital and 5- and 15-mile routes that pass the new eye health centre. The walks start and end at the charity’s event village located outside the children’s eye centre on Peerless Street by Moorfields Eye Hospital, where participants can enjoy live music, food stalls, and a children’s activity corner.

Jacob, a young participant who walked with his mum in 2024, shared his experience: 

“I consider Moorfields my second family. They have supported me living with retinitis pigmentosa for years and always make me feel relaxed and safe. When I crossed the line and saw my friends and family waiting for me, I felt such a massive sense of joy and pride in myself. I knew that by walking Eye to Eye, I had just achieved something really special.”

Jo Green, head of fundraising and engagement at Moorfields Eye Charity, said: 

“Eye to Eye is such a wonderful event and a highlight of our year. We love welcoming our regular supporters and meeting new walkers each year, all on a mission to push forward the boundaries of eye health. Thank you to everyone for your support; it means so much to the charity, Moorfields, UCL, and people with sight loss.”

For those who cannot attend the physical event, there is a virtual option, My Eye to Eye, which allows participants to walk, run, or ride from their own doorsteps on June 21-22, 2025. 

Early Bird sign-ups receive 50% off all adult registrations until January 31, and children under 16 can register for free with an adult booking

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