WITH the generous support of the public and the on-going support of many ex-Service men and women, St Dunstan's has offered the best possible services, for over 85 years, to those who have lost their sight in the service of their country.

Now, at the start of the 21st century, we aim to offer support to even more people through our residential, rehabilitation and mobility services. Ex-Service Men and Women have devoted years of their lives to defending us from the threats of violence and terror, and, if they lose their sight at any point in their lives, we want to be there to help them. It's the least we can do.

Over the next few weeks we will be writing to around five million people across the UK to ask for help so that we, too, can be there when we are needed.

St Dunstan's receives no Government funding, and we rely on donations to cover the costs of all we do. If you would like to help us, or just find out more, please write to Nick Ward at St Dunstan's, 12-14 Harcourt Street, London, W1H 4HD, or call Freephone 0800 389 7979.

Nick Ward

Director of Fundraising

St Dunstan's