Retina South Africa

Retina South Africa is the only patient led advocacy and support group for patients with a wide range of retinal conditions.

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🎙️ This Youth Month we're featuring Karla Rossouw — 24, living with Leber's Congenital Amaurosis, and redefining what's possible with low vision.
"Your visual impairment is part of your story, not the end of it."
Watch Episode 35 of Retinal Realities 👉 https://t.co/LVnG8y0Ph3

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Our vision may be different, but our dreams are limitless. We are the future. We are unstoppable.
Young people with inherited retinal conditions are dreamers, leaders and changemakers. With support, inclusion and opportunity, their potential is limitless. 💙 Happy #Youthday

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⚠️ Important: If you've moved to Woolworths MyDifference, your chosen causes do not transfer automatically.

To keep supporting Retina South Africa, please reselect us in the MyDifference section of the Woolworths app before 30 June 2026.

#RetinaSA #MyDifference

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As part of our #YouthMonth series, we spotlight a Practical Employment Guide for Visually Impaired Inclusion by Hein Wagner Academy & ABSA. With 97% unemployment, inclusive hiring is essential. 👉 https://t.co/TWHz1NOlcC #Inclusion #DisabilityInclusion

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“It is in your hands to make a better world…” – Nelson Mandela. Donate a blanket: drop off 11 June – 14 July.📍Drop-off: 2nd Floor, Sami-G Office Square, 80 Greenvale Rd, Wilbart OR buy one online. 👉https://t.co/ZcolYStiAJ #MandelaDay #BlanketDrive #67Minutes #RetinaSA

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Play is for everyone. For kids with inherited retinal conditions, inclusive play builds confidence, creativity, and connection—proving joy and imagination have no limits.
Accessible play helps every child reach their potential.
#RetinaSA #InclusivePlay #PlayForAll #Accessibility

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These are Carine’s Camino essentials from the St James Confraternity of SA. Her pilgrim credential becomes a passport to collect stamps along the journey—each one a story. At Santiago, it earns the Compostela. More than a document, it’s a journey of memories. #CaminoJourney

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Looking for work with vision loss?
A generic CV won’t help you stand out.
Tailoring your CV can make all the difference.
💡 Learn how to showcase your abilities:
👉 https://t.co/ucrdkQN7aN
#RetinaSA #VisionLoss #Accessibility #JobSearch #InclusiveEmployment

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Our June Out of Sight newsletter is here!
👣 Support Carine’s Camino journey
🎤 AGM announcement
⛳ Swing for Sight Golf Day
🎧 New podcast episodes
📢 Accessibility updates
Be part of the movement to support vision loss awareness.
👉https://t.co/NyTZryzbZG
#RetinaSA

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🎗️ Every ribbon tells a story—
a name, a memory, a message of love.
Each one Carine carries across Spain represents someone who matters 💛
Be part of the journey:
👉https://t.co/4GlkJtaNzV
#RetinaSA #WalkForHope #CaminoJourney #InMemory

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Assistive technology = independence, dignity, opportunity
South Africa has frameworks to support access—but gaps remain
👉 Find service providers for assistive & electronic devices:
https://t.co/psUB5laqod
#AssistiveTechnology #Inclusion #Accessibility

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🎗️ Let your message of love walk the Camino—Carine journeys from Astorga to Santiago (12–28 Jun), never alone.
💛 Carry your message with her
👉 Get your ribbon: https://t.co/4GlkJtafKn
Every ribbon supports Retina SA
#SupportRetinaSA #CaminoJourney #RetinaSA #HonourALovedOne

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Notice: Our offices will be closed on Monday and Tuesday due to the Ekurhuleni water shutdown.
We will still be available via our office lines, helpline 0860 59 59 59 (SA Only), and email at [email protected]

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“Who Would You Walk For?”
💭 A parent A friend A memory A moment
🎗️ Add their name to Carine’s journey. Adventures for Love
👉 Buy your ribbon: https://t.co/LyweVyWnli

#SupportRetinaSA #CaminoJourney #RetinaSA #honouralovedone #whowouldyouwalkfor

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Some journeys are walked with more than just feet… ❤️
Carine is carrying messages across Spain.
Add your message to her journey for R100 and be part of something bigger than us all.
Buy your ribbon: https://t.co/4GlkJtafKn
#CaminoFrances #WalkForHope #RetinaSA

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Retina South Africa has been awarded the iZinga Assist Verification Icon!
This recognises our commitment to transparency, compliance, and real community impact.
Thanks to our team, partners & supporters!
🔗 https://t.co/tb1zThe7Ma
#iZingaAssist #VerifiedImpact #TrustedNonprofit

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💛Walk with Carine on the Camino Francés
Sometimes life changes our path, but not our purpose.
Carine is walking the final 258 km this June.
🎗️ Honour your loved ones—add your message to her remembrance flag for R100.
https://t.co/4GlkJtafKn
#WalkWithCarine #RetinaSA

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👁️ Clinical trials are bringing hope to people with genetic vision loss.
New treatments are no longer a distant dream—they’re becoming reality.

📖 Read our full blog: https://t.co/YCPhXM3CQ4
#ClinicalTrialsDay #RetinaSA #MedicalResearch

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💙 International Nurses Day
Celebrating the nurses behind eye care—supporting patients, teams, and delivering compassionate, specialised care every day.
From clinics to communities, thank you for your dedication and skill. 👁️🩺
#InternationalNursesDay #ThankYouNurses #RetinaSA

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💻 Turn your IT upgrades into impact!
We’re seeking Windows 11–compatible laptops to support our work. Give your old tech a second life and make a real difference.
📩 [email protected]
#DonateTech #CorporateGiving #RetinaSA