Tampa Bay Chapter

Chapter Contact

Cassandra Fridovich

cfridovich@fightingblindness.org

Being a leader for the Tampa Bay community has given me a sense of purpose for my life. I am a mom with two children affected by retinitis pigmentosa and my whole existence is help push a cure forward for the sake of my children and others affected by a retinal degenerative eye disease. Doing my part to fight back and raise awareness comes purely from the fire in my heart to give my children hope for their future.

April LuFriu, Chapter President

Chapter Events

  • Tampa Night for Sight

    • Mar 22, 2025
    • 6:30 p.m. (EST)
    • 4206 Carrollwood Village Court, Tampa, FL 33618

    Join us for Tampa Night for Sight for an unforgettable on Saturday, March 22nd.

    Community Event

  • Boca Celebration for Sight 2025

    • Mar 24, 2025
    • 10:00 a.m. (EST)
    • 22041 Boca Rio Rd., Boca Raton, FL 33433

    Our Celebration For Sight Luncheon & Card Party that will take place at the Boca Rio Country Club in Boca Raton, Florida on Monday, March 24, 2025.

    Community Event

Tampa Bay Chapter Leadership

Name Role
Cassandra Fridovich Community Manager
April LuFriu Chapter President
Melissa Escobio Vice President 
Matt Philipenko Resource Chair
Boris Livshutz  Revenue Chair 
Tracy Procaccini  Education Chair 
Maranda Williams Accessibility, Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity Chair

Additional Resources

  • Find a Doctor Who Sees Patients with Inherited Retinal Diseases
  • Learn more about Raising our Sights Do-It-Yourself Events