Our Impact 2020/21

James Cameron-Lyle’s virtual
London Marathon
At the start of 2020, James' eldest son Ewan
(aged 15) sustained a concussion injury which
left him with a collection of symptoms, including
tinnitus. Ewan now hears a sharp metallic sound
in his ears 24/7 and experiences slight hearing
loss. As a result, James ran the 2020 virtual
London Marathon (his first ever marathon) to
raise money for the BTA, with Ewan (and his bike)
as pacemaker!
“With the help of the BTA's relentless positivity,
commitment and expert knowledge Ewan
is working hard to get to know these new &
disruptive elements of his life. Being a small
charity means that every penny counts and as
a family we have been taken aback by just how
many people live with the symptoms of tinnitus,
and how different it can be for everyone.”
Thanks to team Cameron-Lyle, the
£1,909.99 including Gift Aid raised will
help us to help more people like Ewan.
Paul’s 100km step challenge
When first diagnosed with tinnitus and on learning
that there wasn’t a cure, Paul (Zbigniew) felt
totally broken and helpless. He’s now introduced
new management techniques to his life which
have helped him live well with his tinnitus.
“I want to send the message of hope to those who
feel just like I felt after my diagnosis, especially
if they are very young. Your life is not crossed out
because you have got tinnitus!
"That is why I ran/walked 100km in frosty
February to raise funds for the BTA that has
helped me a lot with the management of my own
fears about my tinnitus as well as provided me
with reliable evidence-based knowledge on the
treatments available.”
Paul’s step challenge raised £486.25
including Gift Aid.
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