A BLIND woman from Taunton has taken part in a charity row for Somerset Sight. 

Annette White, 64, lost her sight in December after struggling with a range of medical problems for years. 

She is a wheelchair user, has diabetes and MS. 

In her desperation Annette turned to Somerset Sight for help.

“The team have been a wonderful support providing me with emotional support and helping me learn braille," she said.

"I have attended a course to help me find practical ways to cope with hugely reduced vision and joined an outing to Wimbleball Lake on Exmoor.”

Following the support she received Annette decided to give something back to the charity and take on a sponsored challenge that took her way out of her comfort zone. 

On Monday, May 7, Annette completed a sponsored 1 mile row at Wellsprings Gym which she completed in 10 minutes 5 seconds.

So far she has raised more than £250 and is still collecting donations.

Holly Sutton, fundraising and development officer for Somerset Sight, said: “We are immensely proud of Annette for completing this feat.

"We are heavily reliant on fundraising and donations to continue our vital services and support for visually impaired people across the county so are very grateful to her for thinking of Somerset Sight.”