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Welcome to the Foundation Chapters

The Foundation Fighting Blindness is a world leader in driving the research that eradicates the entire spectrum of blinding retinal diseases. The chapter network has three areas of focus: resources, education, and revenue. Chapters hold seminars and meetings that provide research information, low vision resources, and other industry topics and provide outreach to retinal practices and eye care professionals in local communities.

Along with raising revenue through VisionWalks, dinners and DIY fundraisers, individual donors can help accelerate our mission to drive research that will provide preventions, treatments, and cures for people with retinal diseases.

Upcoming National Webinar

National Vision Webinar: Gene Therapy
Saturday, January 23rd, 2021, 12:00 pm–2:00 pm EST

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Hosted in part by Davida Luehrs, Chapter President, Foundation Fighting Blindness Washington DC Chapter, the January 23rd gene therapy webinar will feature a discussion of the many ways gene therapies can be used to address retinal degenerative diseases as well as the latest updates on gene therapy research and clinical trials.

Ben Shaberman, Senior Director of Scientific Outreach at the Foundation, will provide the opening presentation. Ben will also moderate a panel discussion that will provide insights into emerging gene therapies and the latest technologies in the pipeline. Panelists include:

John Flannery, PhD
UC Berkeley, Scientific Co-Founder of Vedere

Shannon Boye, PhD
University of Florida, Scientific Co-founder of Atsena

Pete Adamson, PhD
Vice President of Janssen Ophthalmology Disease Stronghold Area

Hope from Home: A United Night to Save Sight

Join the Foundation Fighting Blindness in kicking off our 50th anniversary year with a virtual gala hosted by Saturday Night Live alum Kevin Nealon and featuring musical entertainment by Charlie Kramer and Lachi!

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Find Your Local Chapter

Join your local chapter to help drive the Foundation Fighting Blindness mission. Our chapters regularly hold meetings that will provide educational updates, provide resources in the community, and identify, cultivate, and fundraise.