
Recent Foundation News
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Jason Menzo Urges Robust FY2026 Funding for National Eye Institute and Protection of Its Independent Status.
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Chairwoman Capito, Ranking Member Baldwin, and members of the Senate Appropriations Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Subcommittee, the Foundation Fighting Blindness appreciates the opportunity to provide written testimony to the subcommittee as an outside witness.
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The Foundation Fighting Blindness develops strategic partnership with Alma, a network of 25,000 mental health professionals dedicated to simplifying access to high-quality, affordable mental healthcare.
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The partnership will formalize an ongoing commitment by both companies to accelerate the development of treatments and cures for retinal diseases, while prioritizing a patient-centric approach.
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Honoring the Legacy of Bob Reintsma: A Visionary in the Fight Against Blinding Diseases
Bob Reintsma was fiercely passionate about driving treatments and cures for blinding diseases for most of his life. The Foundation is extremely grateful for Bob’s dedication to our mission and legacy of generosity.
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With nearly two decades of leadership in vision and neuroscience research and a committed tenure with the Foundation, Dr. Laster will spearhead the Foundation’s scientific strategy in her new role.
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Foundation Fighting Blindness Urges Prioritization of Vision Research
A Message from Jason Menzo, CEO, Foundation Fighting Blindness
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Foundation Fighting Blindness Celebrates 20 Years of VisionWalk
VisionWalk has been uniting communities across the country for 20 years, all while raising awareness and funding research driving treatments and cures for blinding diseases.
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Harriet Finkelstein, Foundation Angel, Passes Away
Though unaffected by vision loss, she brought great passion to driving the Foundation’s mission.
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The free, online event at 7 p.m. ET on March 13, 2025, will feature presentations from Christine Kay, MD, Vitreoretinal Associates in Gainesville, Florida, and Thomas Mendel, MD, PhD, Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.