Legacy Newsletter

Legacy is a publication for supporters of the Foundation Fighting Blindness.

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Legacy Fall/Winter 2024

In this issue:

• Why Bob and Lupe Reintsma are Supporting the Foundation Fighting Blindness
• Donor Advised Funds: Simplifying Charitable Giving
• Legacy Donor Spotlight: Marie O’Leary
• AAVantgarde Bio’s Dual-Vector USH1B Gene Therapy Moves into Phase 1/2 Clinical Trial
• AREDS Formula Reduces Risk of Visual Acuity Loss for People with Geographic Atrophy
• Genentech to Re-Introduce Susvimo for Wet AMD
• Phase 3 Clinical Trial of NAC Launched for RP Patients

Legacy Spring/Summer 2024

In this issue:

• A Vision of Hope and Light: Fai and Patrick’s Journey with the Foundation Fighting Blindness
• All About Beneficiary Designations
• Beacon Therapeutics Reports Encouraging Interim Results from Phase 2 Clinical Trial for XLRP Gene Therapy
• Opus Reports Vision Improvements for Patients in LCA5 Gene Therapy Clinical Trial
• Ascidian to Launch Clinical Trial for Stargardt Disease RNA Editing Therapy
• jCyte Announces Plans to Launch Phase 3 Clinical Trial of Cell Therapy for RP
• VISIONS 2024

Legacy Fall/Winter 2023

In this issue:

• Legacy Donor Spotlight: Barry Smith & Emily Harding Smith
• IZERVAY Approved by FDA for Treatment of Geographic Atrophy Secondary to Advanced Dry AMD
• First Patient Dosed in LCA5 Gene Therapy Clinical Trial Launched by Opus Genetics
• I Created A Legacy Gift, Now What Do I Do?
• VISIONS 2024

Legacy Spring/Summer 2023

In this issue:

• SparingVision Launching Clinical Trial for Cone-Preserving Treatment
• SYFOVRE™ Now Available for Treatment of Geographic Atrophy Secondary to Age-Related Macular Degeneration
• Gift Planning: An Issue of Trusts
• Charity Navigator
• Impact and Insights Study Insert

Legacy Fall/Winter 2022

In this issue:

• After Losing Her Husband, Donor With RP Makes Significant Legacy Gift
• The Reintsma 2025 Legacy Society
• List of Reintsma Members
• Hope for Restored Vision through Optogenetics

Legacy Spring/Summer 2022

In this issue:

• The Karen and Basil Petrou Legacy Education Initiative
• The Reintsma 2025 Legacy Society Founding Members
• Chapter Event’s Quest for Cures Also Seeks to Share the Power of Legacy Giving
• Foundation Summit Highlights Robust Growth in Commercial Development for Retinal Disease Therapies