Los Angeles Chapter

Chapter Contact

Xavier Garcia

XGarcia@FightingBlindness.org

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

The Chapter Network has Three Areas of Focus

  • EDUCATION. Learn the latest in blinding retinal disease research.

  • RESOURCES. Get connected to local community resources and specialists.

  • REVENUE. Raise funds through VisionWalks, dinners, DIY fundraisers, and more.

Los Angeles Chapter Leadership

Name Role
Adam Lawrence Chapter President

Sheri Lawrence

 Vice President

Adam Unger

 Corporate Engagement Chair

Joslyn Sky Marquez

 Community Outreach Chair

Delaney Milton

Member at Large

Renee Duryee

Member at Large

Shauna Casey

Member at Large

Ben Slattery

Member at Large

Jeff Rodriguez

Member at Large

Arushi Somani

 Member at Large

Mariamawit Moges

 VisionWalk Corporate Engagement Chair

Looking for a chance to make a real difference? The Los Angeles Chapter is searching for passionate individuals who want to drive research for treatments and cures for blinding diseases. If you're enthusiastic about our mission and eager to be a champion in the community, we'd love to have you on our Chapter Leadership Team! Please contact Xavier Garcia to learn more.

Chapter Events

Past Virtual Speaker Events

  • October 2026

    Meet Madison Maidenberg — Foundation Fighting Blindness Brand Ambassador and reality star from Netflix's Love Is Blind!

    Watch Video

  • June 2026

    "Traveling Blind" presented by Ally Echevarria from Mind's Eye Travel

    Watch Video

  • February 2026

    "Treatment Approaches for Retina Degenerations in Development" with Dr. SriniVas Sadda

    Watch Video

Additional Resources

  • Find a doctor who sees patients with inherited retinal diseases
  • Learn more about our Vision Warrior program and do-it-yourself events