San Francisco Bay Area Chapter
Contact Info
Jill Naughton, Community Manager, Pacific Northwest
chapters@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 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 Francisco Bay Area Chapter Leadership
Name | Role |
Wayne Sackett/Eric Zankman | Chapter Co-Presidents |
Jessie Wolinsky | Vice President |
Gabi Dobrescu | Resource Chair |
Ram Srinivasan/Rob Farmer | Education Chairs |
Cathy Quock | Revenue Chair |
Van Duesterberg |
Accessibility, Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity Chair |
Foundation Contact
Jill Naughton
Community Manager, Pacific Northwest
+1 (253) 248-7168
jnaughton[at]fightingblindness.orgChapter Events
18th Annual Bay Area VisionWalk
Since its inception in the Spring of 2006, VisionWalk has raised over $64 million to fund sight-saving research. Join your VisionWalk community! Together, we step closer to fighting blinding diseases.
Past Webinars and Speaker Events
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Save Sight Saturday - December 16, 2021
This presentation includes two panels covering topics about technology, accessibility, and research.
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Save Sight Saturday - April 30, 2022
This event highlights an expert panel covering the resources and the research that benefit you!
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Additional Resources
- Find a Doctor Who Sees Patients with Inherited Retinal Diseases
- Learn more about Raising our Sights Do-It-Yourself Events