Pittsburgh Chapter

Chapter Contact

Shannon Kappre

skappre@fightingblindness.org

Together, we will do the impossible.

Eric Bennardo, Pittsburgh Chapter President

Pittsburgh Chapter Leadership

Name Role
Eric Bennardo Chapter President
Emma Huckins Education Chair
Michelle Alabek Resource Chair

Chapter Events

  • Pittsburgh Vision Connection

    • Sep 13, 2025
    • 11:00 a.m. (EDT)
    • 2000 Technology Drive, Suite 250, Pittsburgh, PA 15219

    Join the Foundation Fighting Blindness for Vision Connection, an enriching and supportive gathering for the blind and low vision community.

    Community Event

  • Pittsburgh VisionWalk

    • Nov 1, 2025
    • 9:00 a.m. (EDT)
    • 100 Art Rooney Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

    VisionWalk is a fun, family-friendly 5K walk that supports the Foundation Fighting Blindness and our mission to find treatments and cures for blinding diseases. Join us for a day of community, celebration, and hope as we take steps toward a brighter future for those living with vision loss.

    VisionWalk

Additional Resources

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