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Barry Smith and Emily Harding Smith
Beacon Stories“I have spent a lifetime attempting to prove what I can do, which has allowed Emily and I to be in a place where we can help. Please consider joining us.“
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Blind Guy Biking: Enduring the Trails for Stargardt
Beacon Stories Fundraiser Success StoriesChris Smith, a mountain bike enthusiast who was diagnosed with Stargardt disease, transformed his bike into a lifeline after losing his driver’s license. Now, 15 years later, he’s tackling the grueling 2,745-mile Tour Divide race while raising funds for the Foundation Fighting Blindness.
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Capturing Life Through A Deaf-Blind Lens
Beacon StoriesBrian Bossert has turned his passion for photography into a successful career. As a commercial photographer and videographer living with Usher syndrome, Brian has a unique perspective and is using his creativity to inspire others as he shares his vision through photos and videos.
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Beacon Stories
In her almost eighth decade of life, Toni Mehler has learned to adapt to the unknown, and she draws from those experiences to embrace her diagnosis of AMD.
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Antabuse Moves into Clinical Trial for People with RP
Research NewsResearchers believe the FDA-approved drug can reduce the hyperactivity of ganglion cells to improve vision.
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Foundation News
Advancing Research Solutions for PRPH2-Associated Retinal Diseases.
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Wellness
Isaiah Bingham is the first legally blind football player in Delaware. At just 14 years old, he’s excelling as a team captain and award-winning athlete and is inspiring others as he advocates for those with disabilities.
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Beacon Stories
In honor of the upcoming Mother’s Day, New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Jennifer Probst is sharing her personal story of her son’s diagnosis with Stargardt disease.
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Beacon Stories
We’re honoring National DNA Day with the Danny family! When Sarah and A. J. found out their oldest daughter Lucia had Stargardt disease, it was a challenge to process her diagnosis. And then they realized their other five children could also be affected. Through genetic testing, they learned their five-year-old daughter Sarafina also has Stargardt disease. Now, Lucia and Sarafina have a bond like no other, and call each other the “Stargardt Sisters.”
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What Does “Blindness” Really Mean?
Beacon StoriesJenny Schisler has retinitis pigmentosa. Jenny wants to spread awareness of what having a visual impairment really means to her and others affected by retinal degenerative diseases.
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