Guide Dogs changed everything for Margot Duffy-Moss and her family
Margot Duffy-Moss is like any other 16-month-old - a smiling bundle of energy who, according to her doting parents, loves spending time in her jumperoo. But Margot has had more to deal with than most toddlers as she was born with bilateral anophthalmia.is a charity that is known for providing those with sight loss with a working dog to make life more accessible, but their important work is helping families way before their child is of an age to be offered a dog.
"There was quite a traumatic procedure that took place where they placed metal clamps in Margot's eyelids to force them open. They were actually fused and she was screaming," Laura continues. "We were sent away from that appointment with a similar message - 'Don't worry'. The registrar believed that he'd seen the white of an eyeball.
John spent months researching Margot's condition and where they could find help. He says there was little up-to-date information available about the condition and charities could only offer pamphlets on sight loss or financial grants - neither of which John and Laura were looking for. But Guide Dogs were just what Margot's parents needed.It was as simple as: "Guide Dogs sent an email back saying, 'Yes, this is something we can help with.
Seeing Margot flourish has encouraged John and Laura to look back and think about how far she has come. "It was only 16 months ago and it literally feels like a different universe," Laura remembers. "We were definitely of a mindset that Margot might never be able to do this, she might never be able to do that and that couldn't be any further from our thinking now.
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