Hampton Roads/Virginia Beach Chapter
Chapter Contact
Lauren Meltzer
lmeltzer@fightingblindness.org
Hampton Roads / Chapter Leadership
| Name | Role |
| Debra Laughlin | Chapter President |
| Valerie Foytik | Resource Chair |
Chapter Events
- Apr 18, 2026
- 10:00 a.m. (EST)
- 17th Street Park, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
VisionWalk is a fun, family-friendly 5K walk that supports the Foundation Fighting Blindness and our mission to find treatments and cures for blinding diseases. Join us for a day of community, celebration, and hope as we take steps toward a brighter future for those living with vision loss.
Additional Resources
- Find a doctor who sees patients with inherited retinal diseases
- Learn more about our Vision Warrior program and do-it-yourself events