“I’ll never forget the day that my life changed forever. I was diagnosed with Cone Rod Dystrophy, which would only have one outcome – blindness. Someday. No-one knew when.
I spent a long time in a dark place – both inside of myself and quite literally, as my eyesight deteriorated and I could no longer see anything, including any kind of light at the end of this long and harrowing tunnel.
But the light did come. It came in the form of a Guide Dog named Rocky. Rocky helped me discover who I am. And who I am might be a very different person than I dreamed I would be when I was young, but who I am is a stronger person than I ever imagined I could be – thanks to the support of Guide Dogs.”