A READING charity has welcomed a future Paralympian as one of its patrons.
Berkshire Vision, which supports children and adults who are visually impaired, has revealed it is working with Souleyman Bah.
The 22-year-old athlete, who was diagnosed with Retina Pigmentosa aged six, is currently training for the Paris 2023 Paralympics.
He is also helping the Reading charity on its Eyes on our Futures project, which supports visually impaired people enter employment, volunteering and training opportunities.
“I am absolutely honoured and delighted to be presented with the opportunity to be a patron for such an incredible organisation as Berkshire Vision,” Mr Bah said.
“To not only represent, but also contribute in any way I can, to continue the great work they are doing in the areas of sport and employment is a privilege.”
The Paralympian, who also featured in the 2019 BBC series The Apprentice, works with schools and businesses as a motivational speaker too.
“Berkshire Vision changes the lives of visually impaired individuals, their families and the wider society,” he continued.
“It equips people with the necessary skills, confidence and support to be the best versions of themselves.”
Laura Mitchell, CEO of Berkshire Vision, added: “We are delighted that Soul is joining us as a patron.
“His determination and success will be an inspiration to many of the visually impaired children and adults we support in Berkshire.”
