A few years ago, Dylan decided to try walking rather than taking the bus. It was a revelation. He discovered a sense of freedom and joy he had not previously experienced. He enjoyed this (blurry) view of the world and decided to walk as a way to connect to the people around him. Asked about how he copes, he told NKCF, “The biggest way I have adapted with my vision – traveling and hiking – is that I learned how to trust people. Going to coffee shops or walking on streets, I have to ask people what the menu or sign says which often starts a conversation about vision and keratoconus, and then we even get into our life stories which form a genuine connection.”
Keratoconus taught Dylan the importance of trusting and relying on others. These days, Dylan is raising money for various causes he believes in – especially eliminating poverty and saving the environment through his charity, Earth Pilgrim. He finished a 1,000 hike and is planning a round-the-world, 25,000 mile adventure.
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