Miles Hilton-Barber is a British adventurer who, despite being blind, undertakes a variety of expeditions all around the world to raise awareness and money for a charity organization, and blind people in general. His recent trips include flying from London to Sydney in a micro-light, climbing Mont Blanc and running across the Gobi Desert. An inspiration to many people across the globe, he encourages people to do what they dream and not let things hold them back. Miles recently on the 18th of November 2010 performed a speech to students at Dixon's city academy about never letting people holding you back, Miles received a standing ovation from the crowd and many flocked to see him for advice after the speech and function was over.