UK Region

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 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.

UK Region Leadership

Name	Role
Fiona Gibbons and Laura Fietta	Co–Presidents

Looking for a chance to make a real difference? The UK Region 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 Judy Taylor to learn more.

Chapter Events

Quarterly Vision Webinar: Thyroid Eye Disease (TED)

Oct 17, 2026
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. (EDT)
Virtual

Learn more about Thyroid Eye Disease (TED)

Foundation Event

Past Events

UK Region Vision Seminar - April 27, 2024

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Resource Download

Download UK Region Seminar Program

Download UK Region Seminar Program (PDF, 557 KB)

Vision Warrior Program

No matter where you live, you can still be a Vision Warrior.

Who Is a Vision Warrior?
A Vision Warrior is someone who doesn’t wait for change—they create it.

You don’t need fundraising experience. You don’t need a huge following. What you need is heart, drive, and a belief that your efforts matter—because they do.

Vision Warriors are students, runners, artists, CEOs, families, and first-time fundraisers. They’re people who are determined to see a future where blindness is no longer a life sentence. They show up. They speak out. They raise their hands—and raise dollars.

If you're ready to fight for cures and rally others to do the same, you're already a Vision Warrior.

Become a Vision Warrior