Cleveland Chapter
Chapter Contact
Ethan Parker
chapters@fightingblindness.org
The Strength of the Foundation is Through Our Communities
The Foundation Fighting Blindness Chapter network brings people together across the country to join in fighting blinding retinal diseases. Our family of volunteers and leaders stand up for those impacted by blinding diseases. From day one, they share the latest research and advancements, and provide access to local resources to guide individuals through their personal journey. And together, they celebrate the Foundation’s mission.
We are winning thanks to the dedication of our Chapters focusing on three key areas: education, resources, and revenue. Through informative sessions, Foundation staff, community, and national experts provide research information, low vision resources, and outreach to our local retinal specialists and eye care professionals. To continue accelerating our mission, each community is invited to be a stakeholder by participating in our fundraising events.
The Foundation Fighting Blindness Chapter Vision
Our vision is to bring a community together to end blinding diseases.
Cleveland Chapter Leadership
Name | Role |
Paula Dubecky | Chapter President |
Jenna Olson | Vice President |
Sandy Krems | Resource Chair |
Mike Garlow | Education Chair |
Antoinette Morrison | Revenue Chair |
Gagan Kalra | Accessibility, Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity Chair |
Foundation Contact
Ethan Parker
Community Manager, Great Lakes Territory
eparker[at]fightingblindness.orgCleveland Chapter Speaker Series – October 9, 2021
Below is a recording from our recent Cleveland Chapter Speaker Series which included the following featured presentations:
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Finding a Cure for Blinding Diseases. An inside look
Speaker: Bela Anand-Apte, M.D., Ph.D. from the Cleveland Clinic Foundation -
Free audio book services for individuals with vision impairments
Speaker: Kenneth Redd, Ohio Library for the Blind and Physically Disabled -
Connection between Lions Club and the Foundation
Speaker: John Naples, Parma Hills Lions
Additional Resources
- Find a Doctor Who Sees Patients with Inherited Retinal Diseases
- Learn more about Raising our Sights Do-It-Yourself Events