Dallas-Fort Worth Chapter
Contact Info
Juliana Gaona, Chapter Engagement Manager, Southwest
chapters@fightingblindness.org
We are actively recruiting leadership in the Dallas-Forth Worth chapter! For more information, please reach out to Julie Gaona at JGaona@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.
Dallas/Forth Worth Chapter Leadership
| Name | Role |
| Julie Gaona | Chapter Engagement Manager |
| Neva Fairchild | President |
| Suzanne Cadden | Vice President |
| Sabrina Brantley | Revenue Chair |
Foundation Contact
Juliana Gaona
Chapter Engagement Manager, Southwest
jgaona[at]fightingblindness.orgChapter Events
National Chapters Vision Webinar – Cell Based Therapies
The Foundation Fighting Blindness is presenting a free, national webinar on cell-based therapies. The event will include an introduction to cell-based therapies provided by Ben Shaberman, the Foundation’s vice president of science communications, as well as presentations by featured speakers.
Dallas / Forth Worth Chapter Speaker Series - March 5, 2022
This presentation features the following speakers:
- Blake Lindsay, Envision Dallas
- Bobby Lakey, Christal Vision
- Holly McKnight, National Federation of the Blind – Arlington
- Jan Gray, American Council of the Blind – Fort Worth
- Lea Rowe, Lighthouse for the Blind – Fort Worth
- Ted Harper, Dallas Area Council of the Blind
Additional Resources
- Find a Doctor Who Sees Patients with Inherited Retinal Diseases
- Learn more about Raising our Sights Do-It-Yourself Events
