Pittsburgh Chapter

Together, we will do the impossible.

Eric Bennardo, Pittsburgh 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.

Pittsburgh Chapter Leadership

Name	Role
Eric Bennardo	Chapter President
Sarah Danny	Member at Large
Robert Peckyno	Member at Large

Looking for a chance to make a real difference? The Pittsburgh 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 Dan Koval to learn more.

Chapter Events

Pittsburgh Goalball Try-It Event with Envision Sports
- Sep 27, 2026
- 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. (EDT)
- 2000 Mike Thomas Wy, Plum, PA 15239
Goalball Try-It Event with Envision Sports

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
Pittsburgh VisionWalk
- Nov 7, 2026
- 9:00 a.m. (EDT)
- 100 Art Rooney Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Join us for a day filled with entertainment, family-friendly activities, refreshments, and the opportunity to connect with others who share a commitment to the Foundation’s mission!

VisionWalk