“After raising four children, Jo and I had enough assets to consider bequests in our wills, and we both strongly believe that those who can do so have a duty to be philanthropic,” says Peter.

Peter was the project coordinator for the construction of the MCG’s light towers and the Great Southern Stand, an ocean yachtsman, and a Rotarian.

As a member of the Rotary Club, Peter volunteered to build a roofing factory in Timor-Leste.

“Jo had poor eyesight from the age of 10. With cataract surgery in 2021, Jo’s eyesight dramatically improved. She now has 20/20 vision in her right eye and has discarded her glasses. But her left eye has age-related macular degeneration (AMD), and she needs regular injections,” says Peter.

“It was when we met CERA’s impressive Head of Macular Research, Professor Robyn Guymer AM, and understood her important macular research.

“We decided to donate now instead of leaving our money to CERA as a bequest in our will, as we wanted to witness the impact we could make.”

We thank you Peter and Jo, for choosing to make such a generous donation to CERA to bring hope to people affected by vision loss and blindness.