Indianapolis Chapter

^{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.

_{Indianapolis Chapter Leadership}

Name	Role
Angie Kirchoff	Chapter President
Lexie Estes	Vice President
Rick Poplin	Resource Chair
Kielan Williams	Education Chair
Lynn Tyler	Revenue Chair
Jeff Lukacsena	Accessibility, Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity Chair

Chapter Events

Indianapolis Vision Connection
- Aug 13, 2025
- 6:00 p.m. (EDT)
- 12702 Meeting House Rd, Carmel, IN 46032
Join the Foundation Fighting Blindness for Vision Connection, an enriching and supportive gathering for the blind and low vision community.

Community Event
Annual Indianapolis VisionWalk
- Sep 13, 2025
- 9:00 a.m. (CDT)
- 801 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46204
VisionWalk is a community-driven 5K walk that raises funds and awareness to support the Foundation Fighting Blindness in its mission to cure blinding retinal diseases.

VisionWalk

^{Indianapolis Chapter Speaker Series – 11.06.21}

The Indianapolis Chapter Speaker Series featured the following topics and guest speakers:

Gene Therapy for inherited retinal diseases
Speaker: Amir R. Hajrasouliha, M.D., Indiana University School of Medicine
Bosma services for those that are blind or visually impaired
Speaker: Raymond Montgomery, Bosma Enterprises
First experience with a guide dog
Speaker: Angie Kirchoff, Indianapolis Chapter President