Jacksonville Chapter

Chapter Contact
Cassandra Fridovich
cfridovich@fightingblindness.org
For the past 18 years, I have lived with hope and no longer with fear that my brother, cousin, and son may have to lose their sight entirely due to sight-saving research supported by the Foundation. Our family is coast to coast. My involvement with our Jacksonville Area Chapter and Dr. Sandeep Grover is a blessing. It provides education and support for us, allows us to support others, and has been the extended family that truly understands day-to-day challenges…and is always there for us and others. It is sometimes hard to take a step to reach out. Once you do, you will never feel alone and misunderstood again. We are here. We truly care.

Chapter Events
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Atlantic Coast Virtual Regional Chapter Networking
- Feb 19, 2025
- 6:00 p.m. (EST)
- Virtual
Join us virtually on Wednesday, February 19th, at 6:00 p.m. to network and have fun!
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Jacksonville Vision Connection
- Mar 5, 2025
- 6:00 p.m. (EST)
- 818 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
Join the Foundation Fighting Blindness for our new program, Vision Connection, an enriching and supportive gathering for the blind and low vision community.
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Boca Celebration for Sight 2025
- Mar 24, 2025
- 6:00 p.m.
- 22041 Boca Rio Rd., Boca Raton, FL 33433
Our Celebration For Sight Luncheon & Card Party that will take place at the Boca Rio Country Club in Boca Raton, Florida on Monday, March 24, 2025.
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- Apr 5, 2025
- 9:00 a.m. (EST)
- 2800 University Blvd N, Jacksonville, FL 32211
Since its inception in the Spring of 2006, VisionWalk has raised over $71 million to fund sight-saving research. Join your VisionWalk community! Together, we step closer to fighting blinding diseases.
Jacksonville Chapter Leadership
Name | Role |
Adriann Keve | Chapter President |
Emily Townsend-Cobb | Vice President |
Dr. Sandeep Grover | Education Chair |
Suzi Ford | Revenue Chair |
Meredyth Sauter | Chapter Accessibility, Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity Chair |
Nick Mendler | Resource Chair |
Additional Resources
- Find a Doctor Who Sees Patients with Inherited Retinal Diseases
- Learn more about Raising our Sights Do-It-Yourself Events