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James

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Meet James

James loves everything about planes. But a genetic condition has severely affected his vision and there are parts of the world he simply cannot see. That hasn't stopped him dreaming big. One day, he hopes to work in aviation.
"James, look there's a plane!"
- Mum, Ana
"Which airline is it?
How many engines does it have?
I can't really see it."
- James
A child in a yellow jacket, seen from behind, watches a Jetstar plane from a grassy area beside the airport.
Give hope this Christmas

James's journey so far...

Six years old. A lifetime of challenges.

At birth
He couldn't open his eyes. They were clouded over and the testing began.

3 weeks old
James underwent his first surgery to relieve pressure in his eyes caused by glaucoma.

3 months old
Diagnosed with Axenfeld-Rieger syndrome and told his vision was likely to be severely limited - that he might only ever see shapes.

2 years old
By his second birthday, James had undergone around 17 surgeries, including glaucoma treatment and corneal transplants.

3 years old
Tests confirmed the peripheral vision on his right side was disappearing.

Today
Now six, James is confident, curious and full of energy! He loves maths, his friends and, most of all, planes.

Make a difference today

"I want James to see the world, to experience its beauty and all the wonderful things life has to offer. I want him to experience that."

- Mum, Ana
Next stop

Research

Research has already changed what's possible. Imagine what it could do next.

At Children's Medical Research Institute, Professor Robyn Jamieson and her team are investigating genetic eye conditions, working to understand their causes and explore new approaches to diagnosis and treatment.
 
Their goal is to bring better treatments closer for children living with genetic eye diseases.

“There is still much to discover, but the progress we've made gives me real hope for what science can achieve in the years ahead,”

- Professor Robyn Jamieson
Vital research like this relies on the generosity of people like you. Your Christmas gift can help scientists continue their work, searching for new treatments that could change children's lives.
Collage of three photos of a young boy in a lab coat and glasses visiting a research lab: examining a small tube, chatting with a smiling woman at a desk and watching a researcher use a pipette.

There's a whole world waiting for James. And he's ready to explore it.

This Christmas, you can help ensure vital research continues to change what's possible for children like him.

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