
New York Chapter
Contact Info
Bailey Bostelman, Director, Chapter Engagement, East
chapters@fightingblindness.org
New York Chapter Leadership
Name | Role |
Bailey Bostelman | Director, Chapter Engagement East |
Fiona Gibbons | Chapter President |
Veronika Shiroka | Vice President |
Becky Egan | Resource Chair |
John Sharko | Education Chair |
Foundation Contact
Melissa Navarro
Melissa Navarro
mnavarro[at]fightingblindness.orgChapter Events
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New York City Chapter Speaker Series
Join the NYC Chapter of the Foundation Fighting Blindness for a special presentation and open discussion on the intersection between physical health and mental health. Hear from visually impaired athletes, the chapter leaders, and learn more about the NYC Chapter.
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16th Annual New York VisionWalk
Since its inception in the Spring of 2006, VisionWalk has raised over $66 million to fund sight-saving research. As promising treatments move into critical human studies, the need for research funding is greater than ever. Join the tens of thousands of people who have taken important steps toward a cure by participating in VisionWalk!
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Long Island Chapter Speaker Series
Join the Long Island Chapter of the Foundation Fighting Blindness for a special discussion on the difference between accessibility and usability in the blind and visually impaired community. Following the speaker-led discussion, we hope you will stay for refreshments and fun opportunities to contribute to our mission.
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We invite you to join us at the 19th Annual New Jersey Taste for Sight to enjoy a selection of wine, beer, and spirits to support the Foundation Fighting Blindness’ mission to find treatments and cures for blinding retinal diseases.
New York Chapter Speaker Series - March 26, 2022
The Foundation Fighting Blindness New York Chapter invites you to join us for our Virtual Speaker Series event. This meeting features topics presented by Ed Plumacher, Dorrie Rush, and Chancey S. Fleet.
Additional Resources
- Find a Doctor Who Sees Patients with Inherited Retinal Diseases
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