Triad - Triangle Chapter

Chapter Contact

Ashley Collier

acollier@fightingblindness.org

Our local chapter has become a second family for me. We have fun together, support one other, and work jointly to educate, advocate for, and bring resources to the fight to end blindness. Together, we have picked blackberries, heard from scientists, thrown axes, met with low vision experts, and shared home-made cookies. Our annual Durham Bulls baseball game outing is a highlight of my summer. Our chapter has become an important part of my life.

Tim O’Brien - Chapter President

Chapter Events

  • Triangle Holiday Coffee Social & Cookie Exchange

    • Dec 13, 2025
    • 10:00 a.m. (EST)
    • 3800 Lake Boone Trail, Raleigh, NC 27607

    You’re warmly invited to our Holiday Coffee Social & Cookie Exchange! Let’s come together for morning coffee, yummy cookies, and a cheerful way to kick-off the season.

    Community Event

  • Triangle VisionWalk

    • Apr 18, 2026
    • 9:30 a.m. (EST)
    • 15 E Peace St, Raleigh, NC 27604

    VisionWalk is a fun, family-friendly 5K walk that supports the Foundation Fighting Blindness and our mission to find treatments and cures for blinding diseases. Join us for a day of community, celebration, and hope as we take steps toward a brighter future for those living with vision loss.

    VisionWalk

Triad - Triangle Chapter Leadership

Name Role
Tim O’Brien Chapter President
Martin Mulholland Vice President
Melanie Bowman Accessibility, Inclusion, Diversity, Equity Chair
Bob Warren Chapter Resource Chair
Ritvik Korrapati Chapter Education Chair

Past Webinars and Speaker Events

  • April 27, 2022 Triangle Speaker Series

    This presentation features Bob Warren who discusses accessible online voting for the visually impaired community.

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  • April 7, 2022 Triad Speaker Series

    The Triad Chapter invites you to join Bailey Bostelman and Dr. Allesandro Iannaccone for this informative discussion on updates about macular dystrophies, followed by a Q&A session.

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Additional Resources

  • Find a doctor who sees patients with inherited retinal diseases
  • Learn more about our Vision Warrior program and do-it-yourself events