A 12-year-old boy from Ely has donated £100 from his model railway collection back to the blind charity which helped him when he became visually impaired at just six months old. 

Alex Sutch, who attends Ely College, donated the money after selling some of his model train collection to “give something back” to Cam Sight. 

His recent donation on National Eye Health week has shown the team what a “wonderfully kind boy he is growing up to be, and we can’t thank him enough for his thoughtful donation”. 

Alex's journey has been one of strength and bravery from the first moment he developed cancer.  

He wrote to Cam Sight to thank the team for all they had done to support him and his family when he became severely sight impaired following cancer treatment. 

  

Talking to Alex’s mother about their experience, Christina Rozeik, she said: “As it is very rare for young children to develop visual impairments, you can feel extremely isolated when facing such a life-changing diagnosis. 

   

“We found Cam Sight at just the right time. They supported us as a family through their community services, and most importantly the toddler groups. This gave us the opportunity to meet other families with children living with a visual impairment. 

  

“The whole support group was invaluabl, and for Alex it meant he was able to play with other children in a similar situation." 

 

Alex continues to take part in events organised by Cam Sight,  

  

Cam Sight’s corporate and community fundraiser, Karen Olden, said: “Alex’s kind donation is extremely generous, and in turn shows how much we as a charity mean to him and his family. 

  

“It’s incredible to hear how we have helped him over the years, from when he was toddling around in one of our groups to now tackling drop slides! His confidence shines through."