After the death of her father, Sidney Hartman, Maria Johnston set up an online tribute page that raised £1,851.86 for the Macular Society. Her father, who suffered from wet age-related macular degeneration, was well aware of the impact of the disease, as his mother had it too. Seeking to commemorate her father's kindness and dedication to helping others, Maria felt that contributing to the charity would aid those facing similar challenges. The charity provides essential support services and funds vital research for a condition affecting 1.5 million people in the UK.
The idea of raising money for the Macular Society came up while making funeral arrangements. Maria said: 'People have been very, very generous.'
Maria explained how her father continued to live his life despite his condition, demonstrating resilience in the face of a debilitating disease.
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