Orange County Chapter

Chapter Contact

Nathan Clookie

nclookie@fightingblindness.org

We are actively recruiting leadership in the Orange County chapter! For more information, please reach out to Ryan Shipley at RShipley@FightingBlindness.org.

The Strength of the Foundation is Through Our Communities

The Foundation Fighting Blindness Chapter network brings people together across the country to join in fighting blinding retinal diseases. Our family of volunteers and leaders stand up for those impacted by blinding diseases. From day one, they share the latest research and advancements and provide access to local resources to guide individuals through their personal journeys. And together, they celebrate the Foundation’s mission.

We are winning thanks to the dedication of our Chapters focusing on three key areas: education, resources, and revenue. Through informative sessions, Foundation staff, community, and national experts provide research information, low vision resources, and outreach to our local retinal specialists and eye care professionals. To continue accelerating our mission, each community is invited to be a stakeholder by participating in our fundraising events.

The Foundation Fighting Blindness Chapter Vision

Our vision is to bring a community together to end blinding disease

Orange County Chapter Leadership

Name Role
John Han Vice President
Ryan Clary Resource Chair
Roxsana Casillas/Lucy Centeno Co-Revenue Chairs

Chapter Events

  • Orange County Vision Connection

    • Mar 29, 2025
    • 12:00 p.m.
    • 18421 Gothard St suite 100, Huntington Beach, CA 92648

    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

  • Orange County VisionWalk

    • May 17, 2025
    • 12:00 p.m. (PST)
    • 16801 Euclid Street, Fountain Valley, CA 92708

    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

Additional Resources

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