San Diego Chapter

^{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 journey. 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 diseases.

San Diego Chapter Leadership

Name	Role
Raquel Alim	Vice President
Scott Soady, Lori Meyers and Mike Meyers	Resource Chairs
Robin McCoy	Education Chair
OPEN	Revenue Chair
OPEN	A.I.D.E. Chair
Frank and Debbie DeSilva	Membership Chair

Chapter Events

San Diego Vision Connection

Aug 30, 2025
12:00 p.m. (PDT)
660 Bay Blvd suite 101, Chula Vista, CA 91910

We will also be kicking off the San Diego VisionWalk fundraising season!

Community Event

San Diego Chapter Resources

Resource Download

Download San Diego Resource Guide

Download San Diego Resource Guide (PDF, 391 KB)

^{Past Events}

The San Diego Chapter hosts many activities from social activities, to education seminars, and fundraising events. If you’d like to join us for our next event, contact us at SanDiego@FightingBlindness.org.

2023 San Diego VisionWalk

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San Diego Past Events

San Diego Chapter Social – December, 2023
San Diego VisionWalk Kickoff - September 9, 2023
World Para Athletics Championships – July 2023
San Diego Chapter member, Isaac Jean Paul, recently took home the gold medal in the men’s long jump event at the World Para Athletics Championships held in Paris, France in July 2023
San Diego Chapter Social
Bowling Social – February 25, 2023
Bowling Social – February 25, 2023
Speaker Series – June 3, 2023. Claire Gelfman, chief scientific officer, presenting on stage.
Speaker Series – June 3, 2023. Group of individuals with their white canes coming together at a point.
San Diego Chapter Social – December 2024. 11 San Diego chapter members posing for a group photo in front of a gazebo.