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Legacy Donor Spotlight: Dr. Debora Elliott Ward
Beacon StoriesDr. Debora Elliott Ward, a clinical psychologist living with retinitis pigmentosa, shares her journey of resilience, professional success, and commitment to supporting the Foundation Fighting Blindness by naming it a beneficiary in her estate plans.
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Invisible Disability
I find it difficult to explain my eyesight to people. I have retinitis pigmentosa (RP), which is a condition that progressively causes vision loss. I am legally blind, my peripheral vision is very limited, and most of what I see is blurry.
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Research News
Strengthening research in retinal disease with record-breaking $19.8 million investment in innovative projects targeting vision loss worldwide.
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Foundation Fighting Blindness Hosts Chicago Night for Sight Event
Foundation NewsThe October 5th event will raise awareness and fund research driving treatments and cures for blinding diseases and macular degeneration.
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Foundation Funds 25 New Grants Totaling $15.1 Million in FY23
Research NewsThe global leader in retinal degenerative disease research supports a total of 93 research grants in its portfolio.
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Recap of Retinal Disease News from the 2022 Meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology
Research NewsReports on emerging therapies for dry age-related macular degeneration (geographic atrophy), Stargardt disease, and X-linked retinitis pigmentosa are included
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Research News
The emerging therapy is designed to restore vision for people with advanced retinal degenerative diseases
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Learning to Fall After Vision Loss
Beacon StoriesWhen Justin’s vision loss progressed quickly due to retinitis pigmentosa at 25 years old, he thought skateboarding wouldn’t be possible anymore. Ten years later, with the help of his white cane and audio devices, Justin is now working to enhance accessibility in skateboarding for the blind and visually impaired community.
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Erin’s Unwavering Determination, Then and Now
Beacon StoriesDiagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa at a very young age, growing up, Erin never let her progressive vision loss stop her from keeping up with her friends and siblings. Throughout the 1990s, Erin was featured in several Foundation Fighting Blindness campaigns to raise funds for retinal research. Today, 34-year-old Erin is resilient as ever, still hopeful research will one day find her a cure.
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Beacon Stories
Jenny was diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa (RP), just like her mom, at the age of 34. In her own words, Jenny shares her experience with being diagnosed with RP and her journey to accepting it with hopefulness.
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