My guest in this episode is Matthew Syron. Matt is a long time high performing athlete, who had his life changed in a moment at a bar in December 2023. We talk suddenly losing your vision, coping strategies, and life after sight loss, among many other things. I thought Matt would be an interesting person to speak to, as I lost my vision suddenly, but due to a genetic condition, rather than the awful attack he went through.

You can support Matthew and his mission:

Sign his petition to ban glass from nightclubs & bars in the UK & implement mandatory ID checks: https://www.change.org/p/ban-glass-from-nightclubs-bars-in-the-uk-implement-mandatory-id-checks

Check out his GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/for-our-ironman-matthew-james-syron

Matt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matthewjsyron/?hl=en

My socials:

YouTube: / @timutzigyt

Linktree and podcasts app: https://linktr.ee/takingofftheshades

Twitter: https://x.com/TimUtzig

LinkedIn: / tim-utzig-44183b173

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I am incredibly excited and proud to be starting this journey of Taking Off The Shades. This has been a dream, and a LONG time coming. Proving people wrong, and showing myself what I am capable of has been my mindset for the past few years. Losing your vision is never easy, and I am just happy to be in a place now of acceptance, and feeling stronger from it. I can bring perspective in these conversations and interviews that may just, hopefully, provide you the listener a little more insight. So, be sure to follow along, as this podcast is only just getting started.

Thank you so much for tuning in, and I’ll see you next time!

Tim

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