Washington Chapter

Chapter Contact

Vivian Vo

Being involved with the Foundation Fighting Blindness and surrounded by professionals, knowing that we are all working towards a day when blindness will be cured has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. We will end blindness one day.

Frank Wynn

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.

Washington Chapter Leadership

Name Role
Robert Nash, MD President
Rob Relyea Community Outreach Chair
Alec Yeaney Community Outreach, Member at Large
Jaimie Choi  Community Outreach, Member at Large
Chelsie Russ Professional Outreach
David Saperstein Member at Large
Kathy Chung Member at Large
Mike Hoag Community Outreach, Member at Large
Gary Chung Member at Large

Looking for a chance to make a real difference? The Washington 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 Vivian Vo to learn more.

Chapter Events

Washington VisionWalk

  • Oct 17, 2026
  • 9:00 a.m. (PDT)
  • 7400 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115

Join us for the 16th Annual Washington VisionWalk!

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