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

  • Hampton Roads Vision Connection

    • Feb 21, 2026
    • 10:00 a.m. (EST)
    • 1301 Volvo Parkway, Chesapeake, VA 23320

    Join the Foundation Fighting Blindness for Vision Connection, an enriching and supportive gathering across the Foundation Chapter network for the blind and low vision community.

    Community Event

  • Hampton Roads Vision Walk

    • 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.

    VisionWalk

Additional Resources

  • Find a doctor who sees patients with inherited retinal diseases
  • Learn more about our Vision Warrior program and do-it-yourself events