Fight for Sight has announced that TV presenter and Celebrity MasterChef contestant Amar Latif has supported its Christmas fundraising appeal.
Latif, who is blind and was diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa at the age of four, donned his apron again for a downloadable festive fundraising pack.
The pack has replaced the charity’s annual Carols in the City event and aims to raise funds for eye research in light of cancelled events this year.
It includes recipes for mince pies creates by Latif and a Christmas-themed quiz, as well as fundraising ideas for the festive period.
Latif said: ‘I’ve been determined never to let my sight loss hold me back and cooking has helped in giving me greater confidence and independence as well as having the power to bring people together.
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