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Miriam Hyman Memorial Trust
Miriam was one of the fifty-two people killed in the London bombings of 7/7 2005. Her family and friends set up the Miriam Hyman Memorial Trust in May 2008 and equipped the Miriam Hyman Children's Eye Care Centre within the L V Prasad Eye Institute in Bhubaneswar, Orissa, India. This is a living memorial; a place of hope, healing and rehabilitation for children who need eye care services, irrespective of the ability to pay. Since its inauguration on 03 July 2008 there have been 34,000 Outpatients appointments (25% without charge) and 3,000 surgeries (50% without charge) (Feb 2012).
The suffering that follows violent terrorism is intense, extensive, avoidable and cannot be justified in any circumstances. In addition to its work in India, the MHMT is seeking to address this by promoting social cohesion and responsible citizenship primarily, but not exclusively, through schools.
Latest News & Events
Current FR target: Advanced training abroad for MHCECC consultant
12-Mar-2012
Our new fundraising target is to sponsor an MHCECC consultant to receive training abroad in advanced paediatric ophthalmology for one year. As with all our projects, this priority was identified by ou..
2012 Fundraiser: Cycling Land's End to John o' Groats!
23-Jun-2012
Paul Blacker is cycling nearly 900 miles from Land's End to John o' Groats for the MHMT from 23 June to 07 July! Paul didn't know Mim. He explains: "I happened to hear Miriam's sister on the radio las..
2012 Fundraiser: Dunwich Dynamo
30-Jun-2012
Lucy Batten is cycling the Dunwich Dynamo for the MHMT on 30 June! Lucy knew Mim as a neighbour and family friend. She says: "The Dunwich Dynamo is a 120 mile overnight cycle ride from London to Dunwi..
2012 Fundraiser: Geeaky Freaky Triathlon!
01-Jul-2012
Jane Godsland is doing her first triathlon for the MHMT on 01 July! Jane met Mim when they did a fundraiser together for Myeloma UK in 2004. Jane says: "For many years I have wanted to raise money for..
2012 Fundraiser: Amsterdam Marathon
21-Oct-2012
Sarah Batten is running the Amsterdam Marathon for the MHMT on 21 October! Sarah knew Mim as a neighbour and family friend. She says: "Running the marathon is a huge challenge for me (I'm terrified! a..