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

  • 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!

    Community Event
  • 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.

    Community Event
  • 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.

    Community Event
  • Jacksonville VisionWalk

    • 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.

    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 Raising our Sights Do-It-Yourself Events