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.
The Chapter Network has Three Areas of Focus
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EDUCATION. Learn the latest in blinding retinal disease research.
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RESOURCES. Get connected to local community resources and specialists.
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REVENUE. Raise funds through VisionWalks, dinners, DIY fundraisers, and more.
Tampa Bay Chapter Leadership
| Name | Role |
| April LuFriu | Chapter President |
| Melissa Escobio | Vice President |
| Tracy Weston | Member at Large |
| Boris Livshutz | Member at Large |
| Tracy Procaccini | Member at Large |
| Maranda Williams | Member at Large |
| Minola Hunt | Member at Large |
| Margaret Rinker | Member at Large |
Looking for a chance to make a real difference? The Tampa Bay 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 Cassandra Fridovich to learn more.
Chapter Events
Stargardt Genetic & Clinical Trials Webinar
- Nov 14, 2026
- 12:00 p.m. (EDT)
- Virtual
Join us for Stargardt webinar on Genetics and Clinical trials
Additional Resources
- Find a doctor who sees patients with inherited retinal diseases
- Learn more about our Vision Warrior program and do-it-yourself events
