Foundation Fighting Blindness

We’re celebrating the incredible success of our recent VisionWalks in Austin-San Antonio and Dallas-Fort Worth! Together, these communities raised over $77,000 to fund critical research for blinding diseases—and nearly 400 walkers showed up to make it happen. 👏 A heartfelt thank you to our generous sponsors: United Heritage Credit Union, Blue Goji, H-E-B, Southwest Airlines, and the O'Connor & Hewitt Foundation. Your support is helping us drive our mission forward. 📅 More VisionWalks are on the horizon—join us and be part of the mission! www.VisionWalk.org Image Description: [Slide one] Walkers stand behind two balloon columns while a young child cuts a ribbon for the ribbon-cutting ceremony. [Slide two] A father and son walk through two balloon columns. [Slide three] Man wearing a VisionWalk shirt, holding a staff while waving a blue pompom in the air. [Slide four] VisionWalkers walking along Walk route. [Slide five] Two VisionWalkers along the Walk route posing for a photo.

We are deeply grateful to our Community Champion sponsor, The Townsend Family, for their generous support of the Jacksonville, FL VisionWalk! Your dedication fuels our mission to drive sight-saving research and bring hope to those affected by blinding diseases. Thank you for making a difference! 💙

In today's episode of Eye on the Cure, Jen Bernstein at Horizon Government Affairs, and Sharon King of Taylor’s Tale, talk to host Ben Shaberman about how to schedule and conduct a visit with your House Member in your local district to advocate for important issues. With federal eye research funding at great risk and a Congressional district work period coming in mid-April, now is an ideal time to schedule a visit with your House Member. Listen to the episode and visit our website for a simple, step-by-step guide to planning your visit! https://bit.ly/4i4DDoe Image Description: Dark blue background with Foundation Fighting Blindness logo in the top left and Eye on the Cure Podcast logo in the top right. Teal half circle at the top center with "Ep. 84" inside. Below, text reads, "Listen to the latest podcast episode out now. April 3, 2025." The Capital building with text below that reads, "How to Contact Congress."

We couldn’t do this without you! A heartfelt thank you to our Community Champion, the George & Mary Josephine Hamman Foundation, for sponsoring our upcoming Houston VisionWalk! Your support makes a real difference in the lives of those affected by blinding diseases. 💙 Image Description: The VisionWalk 20 Years logo on the left, and the George and Mary Josephine Hamman Foundation on the right.

Shoutout to Jacksonville VisionWalk Community Champion sponsor, Patricia and Tom Brunet! Your support fuels hope, innovation, and progress in the fight against blinding diseases. Thank you for making an impact! 👏

SAVE THE DATE! Join us for United in Vision 2026, a groundbreaking event bringing together the Foundation Fighting Blindness VISIONS Conference and the Retina International World Congress! On June 10-13, 2026, in Fort Worth, Texas, this event will bring together individuals and families affected by blinding diseases, along with researchers, clinicians, patient advocates, and industry partners, to foster collaboration, innovation, and hope. Learn more and stay informed at: https://lnkd.in/ePBHVHYp Image Description: Fort Worth skyline covered by a white box with the United in Vision 2026 logo, including the Foundation Fighting Blindness and Retina International logos. Dark blue box with text that reads June 10 to 13, 2026. For Worth, TX."

Special thanks to our Community Champion sponsor, Virginia Eye Consultants, for their generous support of the Hampton Roads VisionWalk! Your dedication fuels our mission to drive sight-saving research and bring hope to those affected by blinding diseases. Thank you for making a difference! 💙 Image Description: The VisionWalk 20 Years logo on the left, and the Virginia Eye Consultants logo.

Today, on National Doctors’ Day, we celebrate the incredible doctors on our team who help drive global progress in sight-saving research. Their expertise and dedication guide us on the path to treatments and cures, bringing hope to millions affected by blinding diseases. To all the doctors making a difference—thank you for your commitment to vision and innovation! Image Description: Dark blue banner with the Foundation Fighting Blindness logo and text "National Doctors Day 2025" followed by nine colorful boxes with headshots of PhD's, MD's and Ed.D's on staff, including Alicia Kemble, Todd Durham, Natsumi Takahashi‑Vitiello, Rusty Kelley, Amy Laster, Frank Moore, Andrea Harper, Chad Jackson, and Angela Bowman, followed by a dark blue banner with text "Faces of the Foundation."

Thank you to our presenting sponsor of the Jacksonville, FL VisionWalk — MOMS for Sight, Inc.! Your generosity is helping to fund critical research and bring hope to millions. Image Description: VisionWalk 20 years logo and MOMS for Sight logo.

We are deeply grateful to our Community Champion sponsor, United Heritage Credit Union, for their generous support of the Austin-San Antonio VisionWalk! Your dedication fuels our mission to drive sight-saving research and bring hope to those affected by blinding diseases. Thank you for making a difference! 💙 Image Description: The VisionWalk 20 Years logo on the left, and the United Heritage logo on the right.