Jacksonville Chapter

Chapter Contact

Cassandra Fridovich

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.

Suzi Ford - Chapter Revenue Chair

Chapter Events

Jacksonville VisionWalk

  • Apr 5, 2026
  • 9:00 a.m. (EST)
  • 2800 University Blvd N, Jacksonville, FL 32211

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

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 our Vision Warrior program and do-it-yourself events