I’ve decided to take on the Dublin Marathon in October with my brother Alan Gallagher —but this journey isn’t just about the miles. It’s about the eyes that see the world differently. As ye know MJ lives with a wide array of conditions and one of them is Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI). This means that while his eyes are healthy, his brain processes visual information in a unique way, (think of it as there is a kink in the line between MJ’s eyes and his brain so it can take him longer to process things. However, it is one of the few visual impairments that can be improved through therapy. Therapies done through Vision Ireland. That’s why I am lacing up my runners for Vision Ireland. Vision Ireland is a lifeline for families like ours. They provide the support, tools, and expertise needed to help children like MJ reach their full potential and navigate their world with confidence. Every step I take during this training—and every mile I run on race day—is dedicated to ensuring that children with vision impairments have the same opportunities as everyone else. How you can help: I am raising funds to support the incredible work Vision Ireland does for the visually impaired community. Whether it’s a donation, a share of this post, or a word of encouragement, every bit helps me get closer to the finish line for MJ.