Watch Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania Professor of Ophthalmology, Jean Bennett, MD, PhD, as she explains how the Foundation Fighting Blindness has supported her research efforts over the last 30 years. | Foundation Fighting Blindness
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Watch Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania Professor of Ophthalmology, Jean Bennett, MD, PhD, as she explains how the Foundation Fighting Blindness has supported her research efforts over the last 30 years. | Foundation Fighting Blindness
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Your year-end gift DOUBLES to spark hope and accelerate research for treatments and cures for blinding diseases! Video Description: A series of animations with the Foundation Fighting Blindness in the upper left corner. The first animation has a green and white double helix spiraling. The second animation has a beaker with a green, bubbling liquid. The third animation has a green magnifying glass moving left and right with the text. The fourth animation has a green "50" with a white circle outli
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Your year-end gift DOUBLES to spark hope and accelerate research for treatments and cures for blinding diseases! Video Description: A series of animations with the Foundation Fighting Blindness in the upper left corner. The first animation has a green and white double helix spiraling. The second animation has a beaker with a green, bubbling liquid. The third animation has a green magnifying glass moving left and right with the text. The fourth animation has a green "50" with a white circle outli
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Together, we can win the fight against blinding retinal diseases. But we can't do it without you. Help us make an impact now. | Foundation Fighting Blindness
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Together, we can win the fight against blinding retinal diseases. But we can't do it without you. Help us make an impact now. | Foundation Fighting Blindness
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Dr. Mark Pennesi of the Casey Eye Institute at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) is working on groundbreaking research to find cures for inherited blindness. The Foundation Fighting Blindness supports Dr. Pennesi’s critical research and so can you! Donate today at: www.FightBlindness.org/DonateNow | Foundation Fighting Blindness
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Dr. Mark Pennesi of the Casey Eye Institute at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) is working on groundbreaking research to find cures for inherited blindness. The Foundation Fighting Blindness supports Dr. Pennesi’s critical research and so can you! Donate today at: www.FightBlindness.org/DonateNow | Foundation Fighting Blindness
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Help us reach our $150k year-end goal! Your gift supports research for people like Fai with blinding diseases. | Foundation Fighting Blindness
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Help us reach our $150k year-end goal! Your gift supports research for people like Fai with blinding diseases. | Foundation Fighting Blindness
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Together we can cure blindness caused by retinal diseases, every donation gets us one step closer. Please help. | Foundation Fighting Blindness
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Together we can cure blindness caused by retinal diseases, every donation gets us one step closer. Please help. | Foundation Fighting Blindness
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You can drive research for treatments & cures for blinding diseases and spark hope for inspiring people like Chris. Video Description: Clips of Chris sharing about his diagnosis of Stargardt disease while in a bike shop mixed with clips of him mountain biking. | Foundation Fighting Blindness
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You can drive research for treatments & cures for blinding diseases and spark hope for inspiring people like Chris. Video Description: Clips of Chris sharing about his diagnosis of Stargardt disease while in a bike shop mixed with clips of him mountain biking. | Foundation Fighting Blindness
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This DeafBlind Awareness Week, you can make 2X the impact on the innovative research to end blinding diseases. Video Description: All images are square with a blue frame and text underneath. The first slide shows Brian with text "At 27, Brian is deaf and losing his vision to Usher syndrome." The second slide shows Brian taking a photo inside of an airplane with text “Brian hasn't let blindness stop him from pursuing his dreams as a photographer and videographer.” The third slide shows Brian on t
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This DeafBlind Awareness Week, you can make 2X the impact on the innovative research to end blinding diseases. Video Description: All images are square with a blue frame and text underneath. The first slide shows Brian with text "At 27, Brian is deaf and losing his vision to Usher syndrome." The second slide shows Brian taking a photo inside of an airplane with text “Brian hasn't let blindness stop him from pursuing his dreams as a photographer and videographer.” The third slide shows Brian on t
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We've recently partnered with The Foundation Fighting Blindness (FFB) to give further support to rare disease research. Our story with A Race Against Blindness started with the Foundation Fighting Blindness from the point of diagnosis and its surreal to now be supporting their efforts to fund rare disease research, create broader awareness, and increase the impact we can have.
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We've recently partnered with The Foundation Fighting Blindness (FFB) to give further support to rare disease research. Our story with A Race Against Blindness started with the Foundation Fighting Blindness from the point of diagnosis and its surreal to now be supporting their efforts to fund rare disease research, create broader awareness, and increase the impact we can have.
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Dr. David Gamm of the University of Wisconsin Eye Research Institute is working on a cure for blindness. You can help! http://www.FightBlindness.org/KellysStory | Foundation Fighting Blindness
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Dr. David Gamm of the University of Wisconsin Eye Research Institute is working on a cure for blindness. You can help! http://www.FightBlindness.org/KellysStory | Foundation Fighting Blindness
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Hear it from the people truly impacted by our work. The Foundation Fighting Blindness is the world's leading organization committed to finding treatments and cures for blinding diseases. Together, we're winning. There's still time to #ShareYourVision for Blindness Awareness Month! Learn more at: www.FightingBlindness.org/ShareYourVision Video Description: Individuals sit in front of a black background and share about how the Foundation Fighting Blindness has helped them as part of our #ShareYour
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Hear it from the people truly impacted by our work. The Foundation Fighting Blindness is the world's leading organization committed to finding treatments and cures for blinding diseases. Together, we're winning. There's still time to #ShareYourVision for Blindness Awareness Month! Learn more at: www.FightingBlindness.org/ShareYourVision Video Description: Individuals sit in front of a black background and share about how the Foundation Fighting Blindness has helped them as part of our #ShareYour
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Advance research for treatments & cures this Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month to help children with blinding disease. Video Description: All images are square with a blue frame and text underneath. The first slide shows Miles playing guitar with text "Adopted into a musical family, Miles Hoyt has been playing guitar since he was just four years old." The second slide shows Miles as a child with his father holding a guitar with text “At five years old, Miles was diagnosed with Stargardt dis
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Advance research for treatments & cures this Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month to help children with blinding disease. Video Description: All images are square with a blue frame and text underneath. The first slide shows Miles playing guitar with text "Adopted into a musical family, Miles Hoyt has been playing guitar since he was just four years old." The second slide shows Miles as a child with his father holding a guitar with text “At five years old, Miles was diagnosed with Stargardt dis
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Being diagnosed with an inherited retinal disease doesn’t only affect one person, it impacts a whole family. The Foundation Fighting Blindness has been an integral part of Angelo and Kelly Savasta’s lives since Kelly was diagnosed with Stargardt disease. Together they are working to raise awareness and funds for research to find cures. Watch to learn more about Kelly and Angelo’s journey and how you can help to find cures for blinding retinal diseases. http://www.FightBlindness.org/KellysStory |
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Being diagnosed with an inherited retinal disease doesn’t only affect one person, it impacts a whole family. The Foundation Fighting Blindness has been an integral part of Angelo and Kelly Savasta’s lives since Kelly was diagnosed with Stargardt disease. Together they are working to raise awareness and funds for research to find cures. Watch to learn more about Kelly and Angelo’s journey and how you can help to find cures for blinding retinal diseases. http://www.FightBlindness.org/KellysStory |
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Only two days left to double your impact before the year ends! For the 1 in 53 people globally with blinding diseases, your gift ignites hope for groundbreaking treatments and cures. Dr. Esther Biswas-Fiss at the University of Delaware is one of the dedicated researchers bringing us closer to these life-changing breakthroughs. Your support accelerates her crucial work, bridging the gap from genetic discoveries to then getting treatments. Make your year-end gift today to double your impact and ad
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Only two days left to double your impact before the year ends! For the 1 in 53 people globally with blinding diseases, your gift ignites hope for groundbreaking treatments and cures. Dr. Esther Biswas-Fiss at the University of Delaware is one of the dedicated researchers bringing us closer to these life-changing breakthroughs. Your support accelerates her crucial work, bridging the gap from genetic discoveries to then getting treatments. Make your year-end gift today to double your impact and ad
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Help accelerate progress towards treatments and cures for Isaac and so many others like him. Give a sight-saving gift today. Video Description: Isaac running at an indoor track field jumping over the horizontal bar for the high jump. | Foundation Fighting Blindness
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Help accelerate progress towards treatments and cures for Isaac and so many others like him. Give a sight-saving gift today. Video Description: Isaac running at an indoor track field jumping over the horizontal bar for the high jump. | Foundation Fighting Blindness
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What does the Foundation Fighting Blindness mean to you? For many, it represents hope and a brighter future. The Foundation is the global leader in driving innovative research developing treatments and cures for blinding diseases and we want you to #ShareYourVision to help further our mission! www.FightingBlindness.org/ShareYourVision Video Description:The Foundation Fighting Blindness and Share Your Vision logos in the top right corner with text below that reads, “#ShareYourVision.” A blue bann
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What does the Foundation Fighting Blindness mean to you? For many, it represents hope and a brighter future. The Foundation is the global leader in driving innovative research developing treatments and cures for blinding diseases and we want you to #ShareYourVision to help further our mission! www.FightingBlindness.org/ShareYourVision Video Description:The Foundation Fighting Blindness and Share Your Vision logos in the top right corner with text below that reads, “#ShareYourVision.” A blue bann
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Join determined people like Chris in the effort to eliminate blinding diseases by sending a gift today! Video Description: Clips of Chris sharing about his diagnosis of Stargardt disease while in a bike shop mixed with clips of him mountain biking. The end shows the Foundation logo with the text, “This AMD and Low Vision Awareness Month, drive research for treatments & cures. GIVE TODAY” | Foundation Fighting Blindness
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Join determined people like Chris in the effort to eliminate blinding diseases by sending a gift today! Video Description: Clips of Chris sharing about his diagnosis of Stargardt disease while in a bike shop mixed with clips of him mountain biking. The end shows the Foundation logo with the text, “This AMD and Low Vision Awareness Month, drive research for treatments & cures. GIVE TODAY” | Foundation Fighting Blindness
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Join the 250 Mile Cycle Challenge this April. Start a Facebook fundraiser and help us drive research for the entire spectrum of blinding diseases. | Foundation Fighting Blindness
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Join the 250 Mile Cycle Challenge this April. Start a Facebook fundraiser and help us drive research for the entire spectrum of blinding diseases. | Foundation Fighting Blindness
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It’s #TechTipTuesday with The Blind Life and accessiBe! Making videos accessible is easier than you think—and it makes a world of difference! Adding closed captions, audio descriptions, and high-contrast visuals ensures your content is inclusive for people with vision loss and hearing loss. Let’s work together to make digital spaces accessible for all! Video Description: Sam sits at a desk and speaks into a microphone. Clips with icons representing what Sam is saying flash on the screen. #Access
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It’s #TechTipTuesday with The Blind Life and accessiBe! Making videos accessible is easier than you think—and it makes a world of difference! Adding closed captions, audio descriptions, and high-contrast visuals ensures your content is inclusive for people with vision loss and hearing loss. Let’s work together to make digital spaces accessible for all! Video Description: Sam sits at a desk and speaks into a microphone. Clips with icons representing what Sam is saying flash on the screen. #Access
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Over 10 million Americans are losing their sight to retinal diseases. Let’s make it zero. Help us find a cure for RDD related blindness. | Foundation Fighting Blindness
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Over 10 million Americans are losing their sight to retinal diseases. Let’s make it zero. Help us find a cure for RDD related blindness. | Foundation Fighting Blindness
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This Thanksgiving, we're filled with gratitude for YOU—our incredible community. 💙 Thank you for your unwavering support of the Foundation Fighting Blindness. Together, we're making strides in advancing research, supporting families, and creating a brighter future for everyone impacted by vision loss. Listen to this special message from our CEO, Jason Menzo, as he shares his heartfelt thanks. 🦃✨ Video Description: Jason Menzo sits in front of fireplace with Christmas stockings hanging above hi
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This Thanksgiving, we're filled with gratitude for YOU—our incredible community. 💙 Thank you for your unwavering support of the Foundation Fighting Blindness. Together, we're making strides in advancing research, supporting families, and creating a brighter future for everyone impacted by vision loss. Listen to this special message from our CEO, Jason Menzo, as he shares his heartfelt thanks. 🦃✨ Video Description: Jason Menzo sits in front of fireplace with Christmas stockings hanging above hi
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Spotlight on Stargardt Disease 👁️‍🗨️ Today, we’re highlighting how individuals with Stargardt disease may experience the progression of their vision loss. Decreased central vision due to loss of photoreceptors in the macula is the hallmark of Stargardt disease, which usually develops during childhood or adolescence. For more information on Stargardt disease, visit our website at: https://bit.ly/48Qh5CX Video Description: Text reading “Here’s How Stargardt Progression May Look For Some” on a bl
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Spotlight on Stargardt Disease 👁️‍🗨️ Today, we’re highlighting how individuals with Stargardt disease may experience the progression of their vision loss. Decreased central vision due to loss of photoreceptors in the macula is the hallmark of Stargardt disease, which usually develops during childhood or adolescence. For more information on Stargardt disease, visit our website at: https://bit.ly/48Qh5CX Video Description: Text reading “Here’s How Stargardt Progression May Look For Some” on a bl
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Blindness is unique to everyone. We asked individuals with vision loss to describe what they see in the same painting, and each response was different. Why? Because blindness is a spectrum! Join our #ShareYourVision campaign this October and share your unique perspective. Let’s come together to inspire and educate others about the diverse experiences of vision loss. www.FightingBlindness.org/ShareYourVision Video Description: Individuals each sit in front of a scenic image of a red hot air ballo
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Blindness is unique to everyone. We asked individuals with vision loss to describe what they see in the same painting, and each response was different. Why? Because blindness is a spectrum! Join our #ShareYourVision campaign this October and share your unique perspective. Let’s come together to inspire and educate others about the diverse experiences of vision loss. www.FightingBlindness.org/ShareYourVision Video Description: Individuals each sit in front of a scenic image of a red hot air ballo
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The Foundation Fighting Blindness mental health initiative is guided by a mental health advisory council (MHAC), chaired by Rebecca Alexander, LCSW-R, MPH, RYT, PLLC. The council includes five expert therapists (four of whom are blind or have low vision), a retinal specialist who has treated patients facing severe depression and anxiety, and a Foundation Board Member affected by vision loss who organized a local mental health support group. Meet the professionals and community voices guiding the
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The Foundation Fighting Blindness mental health initiative is guided by a mental health advisory council (MHAC), chaired by Rebecca Alexander, LCSW-R, MPH, RYT, PLLC. The council includes five expert therapists (four of whom are blind or have low vision), a retinal specialist who has treated patients facing severe depression and anxiety, and a Foundation Board Member affected by vision loss who organized a local mental health support group. Meet the professionals and community voices guiding the
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250 Miles. 30 Days. Ride 250 miles in April and support research for blinding diseases. | Foundation Fighting Blindness
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250 Miles. 30 Days. Ride 250 miles in April and support research for blinding diseases. | Foundation Fighting Blindness
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Our Fighting Blindness community members are sharing their personal perspectives on having a retinal disease. They are all true beacons of strength, champions of courage, and advocates for the Foundation's mission of finding treatments and cures for their diseases. | Foundation Fighting Blindness
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Our Fighting Blindness community members are sharing their personal perspectives on having a retinal disease. They are all true beacons of strength, champions of courage, and advocates for the Foundation's mission of finding treatments and cures for their diseases. | Foundation Fighting Blindness
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This Blindness Awareness Month, your gift goes TWICE as far to drive progress and spark hope for millions with vision loss. Video Description: Multiple individuals are shown doing various tasks, including riding a bike, baking, and playing golf. Ends with an abstract moving image and the Foundation Fighting Blindness logo, with "FightingBlindness.org" included as text. A text disclaimer also appears at very end of the video, stating "A public service message from the Foundation Fighting Blindnes
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This Blindness Awareness Month, your gift goes TWICE as far to drive progress and spark hope for millions with vision loss. Video Description: Multiple individuals are shown doing various tasks, including riding a bike, baking, and playing golf. Ends with an abstract moving image and the Foundation Fighting Blindness logo, with "FightingBlindness.org" included as text. A text disclaimer also appears at very end of the video, stating "A public service message from the Foundation Fighting Blindnes
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Isla was diagnosed with Leber congenital amaurosis (LCA) when she was just three months old. Your donation to the Foundation Fighting Blindness will allow us to continue working diligently toward a cure so children like Isla and their families can look forward to a future without the threat of vision loss. | Foundation Fighting Blindness
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Isla was diagnosed with Leber congenital amaurosis (LCA) when she was just three months old. Your donation to the Foundation Fighting Blindness will allow us to continue working diligently toward a cure so children like Isla and their families can look forward to a future without the threat of vision loss. | Foundation Fighting Blindness
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Diagnosed with cone-rod dystrophy, Lisa Czechowski lives with progressive vision loss and can’t see objects directly in front of her. But discovering goalball changed everything. Now a six-time Paralympian and five-time medalist, Lisa has turned her vision loss into triumph—on the goalball court and beyond. She lives in the moment, leads with purpose, and inspires others through her fierce advocacy and unshakable perseverance. Watch Lisa’s full Beacon Story on the Foundation’s website: https://b
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Diagnosed with cone-rod dystrophy, Lisa Czechowski lives with progressive vision loss and can’t see objects directly in front of her. But discovering goalball changed everything. Now a six-time Paralympian and five-time medalist, Lisa has turned her vision loss into triumph—on the goalball court and beyond. She lives in the moment, leads with purpose, and inspires others through her fierce advocacy and unshakable perseverance. Watch Lisa’s full Beacon Story on the Foundation’s website: https://b
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#HowEyeSeeIt is rallying changemakers to spread awareness, raise crucial funds, and beat RDD for good! A cure is in sight. | Foundation Fighting Blindness
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#HowEyeSeeIt is rallying changemakers to spread awareness, raise crucial funds, and beat RDD for good! A cure is in sight. | Foundation Fighting Blindness
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