Join the CNIB 1000 Challenge
$10 per month, that’s all it takes!
CNIB is recruiting 1000 like-minded individuals to help make a lasting difference in the lives of Nova Scotians who are blind or partially sighted.
All funds raised here, stay here!
By joining the CNIB 1000 Challenge today, your generous support will help individuals with vision loss in our province build the confidence and skills to do everyday tasks independently, whether it’s preparing a meal, walking safely with a white cane or using assistive technology to pursue an education.
People like Ellen, Craig, Michael, Stephanie, Pat and Brian.
Ellen Johnson - Bridgewater, NS
Diagnosed with Stargardt’s disease 
as a child, Ellen Johnson knew she would face certain challenges in her life because of her vision loss.
By fifth grade, Ellen had trouble seeing the board and in eighth grade, she could no longer read regular print.
Read Ellen's story
Craig Aucoin - Pictou, NS
Craig Aucoin has participated in seven 
triathlons and is currently training to ride across Canada on a tandem bicycle with his good friend and personal trainer, Lloyd McLean. Craig is looking to raise funds and awareness for CNIB and two other charities that have played an important role in his personal development.
Twenty years ago, this would have been unthinkable for Craig. Diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa, his eyesight became progressively worse in his mid teens.
Read Craig's story
Michael Carter - Cape Breton, NS
Michael Carter is looking forward to
another summer on the lake - either lake Joe in the Muskoka region of Ontario or the Bras d'Or Lakes in Cape Breton.
The 28-year-old from St. Peter's, Cape Breton, enjoys spending time with his father at the cabin and boating on the Bras d'Or Lakes.
Read Michael's story
Stephanie Berry - Halifax, NS
Stephanie Berry doesn’t let anything hold her back from living life to the fullest. Through goal ball, yoga, rowing and running, Stephanie maintains a very active lifestyle.
Read Stephanie’s story
Pat Gates - Halifax, NS
Imagine being a prisoner in your home: too afraid to venture outside and not having the support or encouragement to make any sort of change. For Pat Gates, such a scenario dominated her life for 10 years as she lived in isolation while coping with glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy – two eye conditions that have left her with very little vision since 2000.
Read Pat’s story
Brian MacLeod - Truro, NS
Since Brian MacLeod lost his sight nearly 25 years ago, he has achieved some monumental accomplishments that many people can only dream of! The Truro resident is one of the best blind golfers in the world, winning the Canadian Blind Open three times, the US Blind Open twice, and the Italian Blind Open and Australia Blind Open once. He also ranked second place in the World Blind Open twice.
Read Brian’s story
