Orlando Chapter

Chapter Contact

Lucy Barnes

LBarnes@FightingBlindness.org

I am a Foundation vision warrior, determined to conquer retinal diseases for those who have lost the precious gift of sight.

Dan Day - 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.

Orlando Chapter Leadership

Name Role
Dan Day Chapter President
Thomas Ellis Chapter Vice President

Looking for a chance to make a real difference? The Orlando 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 Lucy Barnes to learn more.

Chapter Events

  • Insights Forum | Thursday, September 24, 2026

    • Sep 24, 2026
    • 11:00 a.m. (EDT)
    • Virtual

    The Foundation Fighting Blindness is pleased to invite you to the upcoming Insights Forum, our quarterly conference call providing updates to the blinding disease community. The focus of this call is to report progress on the Foundation’s mission-related initiatives, highlight recent developments and provide scientific and research updates.

    Insights Forum

  • Wearable Technology Virtual Event

    • Sep 29, 2026
    • 7:00 p.m. (EDT)
    • Virtual

    Wearable Technology & Smart Glasses for Low Vision

    Community Event

  • Quarterly Vision Webinar: Thyroid Eye Disease (TED)

    • Oct 17, 2026
    • 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. (EDT)
    • Virtual

    Learn more about Thyroid Eye Disease (TED)

    Foundation Event

Additional Resources

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