Los Angeles Chapter

Chapter Contact

Ryan Shipley

I’m involved with the Foundation because the organization continues to provide support and hope for all of us in the visually impaired and blind community so we know we’re not alone in the fight against blinding diseases.

Adam Lawrence - Chapter President

Chapter Events

18th Annual Los Angeles VisionWalk

  • Oct 26, 2024
  • 9:00 AM (PDT)
  • 2000 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, CA

Join your VisionWalk community as we step closer to fighting blinding diseases.

Community Event

Los Angeles Chapter Leadership

Name Role
Adam Lawrence Chapter President

Sheri Lawrence

Vice President

Delaney Milton

Social Media Chair

Renee Duryee

Resource Chair

Shauna Casey

Education Chair

Ben Slattery

Revenue Chair

Jeff Rodriguez

Membership Chair

Miguel Casilla

Diversity & Inclusion Chair

Past Webinars and Speaker Events

  • Southern California Virtual Speaker Series - Working with a Retinal Specialist

    Dr. Shyamanga Borooah, an Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at the Shiley Eye Institute in San Diego, presents frequent questions when coming to see a retinal specialist on the first or subsequent visit.

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  • Los Angeles Chapter Speaker Series - 01/17/2024

    Kristin McDonald discusses her experience as a participant in the jCyte clinical trial to rescue photo receptor cells. Jacqueline Hantgan informs the group about her role as an advocate for continued stem cell research in California.

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Additional Resources

  • Find a Doctor Who Sees Patients with Inherited Retinal Diseases
  • Learn more about Raising our Sights Do-It-Yourself Events