60 Seconds with…

60 Seconds with… is our Newsletter column by Trudi Dawson, collecting the voices of patients and families, who want to share their experiences with BCM.

Nacer

I love hiking, being lost in wild spaces. I really enjoy martial arts practice and recently discovered a passion…

Robert

I am retired from paid employment but I gained a BSc. in Mechanical Engineering (without seeing the board once….
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Tom

I currently work in the Gym Group, Crawley as the Assistant General Manager. I aspire to be a General Manager at some point down the line. …

Paul

For more than thirty years, I was the psychologist for North Carolina’s Division of Services for the Blind. Since retiring from that position, I have worked as a lay pastor, …

Kyle

I was president of my highschool’s Latin Club, was elected into …

Benedikt

I am currently a research associate at a university in Germany and pursuing a PhD project in the Study of Religions. I occasionally also teach…

Hawk

I have worked so many different things in my life. Professional education as a baker.
Forklift driver (really), warehouse manager, furniture mover. Since 25 in IT for a Bavarian automotive manufacturer as external employee
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Jameson

When I am grown up I would like to study animals and help them to survive if they are hurt…

David

I am retired as the owner of an HVAC business which I sold in 2015. I like to read, go to movies and work in the garden. My wife and I travelled to Europe in late summer.

Dean

I am retired now but worked as a materials engineer specializing in electronics packaging for 35 years. I worked for Tektronix, Intel, and QORVO. Most of my career has been working on cell phone power amplifiers…

Oscar

My great-great Grandfather was described as ‘not being able to see colour and not being able to see very well’, so we assume he also had BCM. I have a brother (and a sister) who does not have BCM, uncles, cousins, none of whom has BCM. I am very special in my family.

George

I grew up at a time when there was not much information about BCM, so I would suggest educating yourself about BCM. On a personal note, I would encourage parents to test the limits of what their children can do – be protective, but not over-protective. You will be shocked at how functional your child can be if you let them explore their interests.

Virgil

I was a Machinist. I would have liked to have been a Cowboy and Rancher all my life…

Jason

I don’t like doing things that remind me that I can’t see as well as others. Not much for spending time outside. I like NASCAR and watching movies.
Don’t be afraid to inform others about what lighting conditions are ideal for you to see or participate in an activity. Most people are very willing to accommodate you.
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Bob

After a lifetime with BCM, here are a number of tips from various times of life:

As a young person, stand up to bullies, but don’t let anger guide your response to ignorant people. Always study and work hard – if you are well-respected and liked, many wonderful people will set up to mentor you and help you overcome educational and occupational obstacles related to BCM.
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