![]() When his eyesight’s deterioration became more rapid in his 20s, Rees had to learn to use a cane to navigate. ![]() Rees, 39, was diagnosed at young age with retinitis pigmentosa, a recessive genetic condition that causes his eyes' rod and cone cells to progressively die off over time.Īs an athletic youth with not-so-great vision, he gravitated towards competitive swimming and outdoor adventure sports. I’m not going to find this swim is going get any easier as I get older,” he said. “I’ve always thought it would be nice at some point to do something to try to give back a little bit and this year, I decided this was my chance to do it. The non-profit organization provided Rees with Kaleb, his beloved yellow lab, opening up a world of mobility for him. Scott Rees, who is blind, is hoping to raise awareness and funds for Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind. ![]() A North Vancouver man is set to swim across the Strait of Georgia to help the organization that helps him walk across the street. ![]()
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