Raising Our Sights DIY Fundraising

We’ve been very fortunate that we have a lot of family and friends that come out to support the fundraiser every year. Getting event sponsors and local support is key, but just getting everyone in our community together is what makes the fundraiser special.

Bari Bergstein, about the Bergstein family's "Strike Out Blindness" campaign
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We are so excited to have your support for our work to end blinding retinal diseases.  With your creativity, passion and connections, you can help raise awareness for the work of Foundation Fighting Blindness and help fund our research to find meaningful treatments and cures. Whether you choose to create a small personal fundraiser or a large community event, your support is vital and important. Thank you.

How it works

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    Choose your campaign type and personalize a campaign page

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    Announce and share with friends and family

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    Collect donations and end blindness

FUNDRAISING SUCCESS STORIES

  • May 12, 2023

    Wine for a Cure

    Lindsey Blankenship, president of the Foundation Fighting Blindness Colorado Chapter, has created a one-of-a-kind Raising Our Sights Event. Wine for a Cure aims to spread awareness and fundraise on behalf of the Foundation Fighting Blindness with two signature wines from the Oregon Winery, Stoller Family Estates. The featured wines are a Chardonnay named “Variant” and a Pinot Noir named “Pigmentosa.”

    DIY Campaign Success Stories
  • Sep 26, 2022

    SeeShore Fest Fundraiser Success

    Heather Napolitano started her DIY fundraiser, SeeShore Fest, seven years ago. The event has now raised over $109,000 to fund research finding treatments and cures for blinding diseases.

    Beacon Stories DIY Campaign Success Stories
  • Jul 11, 2022

    Eye on the Prize Winner: Josh/Nicholls State University

    This year, the Foundation created a new fundraising initiative called Eye on the Prize, influenced by March Madness. The winner of the inaugural Eye on the Prize competition was Nicholls State University, raising $2,428. This winning team was led by Josh Cogswell, an assistant professor of management at Nicholls State University, who has his own personal connection to the Foundation’s mission.

    Beacon Stories DIY Campaign Success Stories
  • Jan 24, 2022

    Rocking On With Stargardt

    Adopted into a musical family, Miles Hoyt picked up a guitar at just four years old, and he hasn’t stopped playing since. Now Miles, who has Stargardt disease, and his parents are using music to bring their community together to raise funds for blinding diseases with their DIY fundraiser, Smiles for Miles.

    Beacon Stories DIY Campaign Success Stories
  • Nov 22, 2021

    Racing for a Reason

    Sean Teare has completed a marathon and a triathlon as DIY fundraisers for the Foundation Fighting Blindness.

    DIY Campaign Success Stories
  • Oct 11, 2019

    The Bergstein’s Are Striking Out Blindness

    The Bergstein family has always been passionate about helping the Foundation Fighting Blindness.

    DIY Campaign Success Stories

Join the fight to end blinding diseases!

Choose your personal campaign today. Need help or ideas? Visit our FAQ page today.

  • Special Occasions

    Turn your wedding, anniversary, or any special day into a fundraising opportunity!

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  • Design Your Own Campaign

    Be creative. Don’t let your imagination limit the opportunity to raise money!

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  • Create a Tribute

    Honoring that special someone through a campaign is a great way to show you care.

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  • Vision Warriors Endurance Events

    Join the fight by turning your run, hike, bike or endurance race into a fun way to fundraise.

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