Sight Loss, Strength, and Service - OS Harry Meade's Story

In this episode, we speak with OS Harry Meade, who became visually impaired soon after leaving Stonyhurst. He reflects on his school years, his diagnosis of retinitis pigmentosa, and how he’s stayed active despite losing most of his sight.

Harry shares highlights from his international career in tourism and his later work with Action for Blind People and the RNIB, where he helped secure major funding for children’s sport and employment programs. Drawing on values shaped at Stonyhurst, he talks about resilience, purpose, and the importance of getting involved and asking for help when needed.