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The Llura Liggett Gund Award is the highest honor presented by the Foundation Fighting Blindness, recognizing individuals whose careers have driven extraordinary progress toward treatments and cures for blinding diseases.
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Oct 6, 2026
“Asking for Help Is Not a Weakness”
Beacon StoriesAlthough signs of retinitis pigmentosa (RP) began much earlier, Marcela San Miguel Cantu wasn’t diagnosed until age 40 and only later came to fully understand how her vision was changing. Through asking for help and connecting with others, she found support, community, and hope for the future.
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Oct 5, 2026
Recording Available: Insights Forum | Thursday, September 24, 2026
Foundation NewsThe Foundation Fighting Blindness is pleased to provide a recording and full transcript of the Insights Forum, our quarterly conference call providing updates to the blinding diseases community. The call took place on September 24, 2026.
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Oct 5, 2026
From The Life I Couldn't See Yet: A Mother, a Son, and the Future Beyond a Rare Diagnosis
Invisible DisabilityRead an excerpt from The Life I Couldn’t See Yet, where Lisa Pleasants reflects on the guilt that can come with motherhood when there is no perfect choice, from missing one of Brendon’s biggest milestones to giving him the independence he was ready for, and then getting the phone call every parent fears.
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Oct 2, 2026
Early clinical trial results show vision gains in patients with BEST1-related disease
Research NewsOpus Genetics looks ahead to a Phase 3 trial for its potential gene therapy OPGx-BEST1
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PRPH2 Workshop 2026: Recordings & Presentations
The PRPH2 2026 Workshop continues to bring awareness and build community across PRPH2-related retinal disease and accelerate research on biological and therapeutic approaches.
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Sep 30, 2026
Protect Vision Research Funding
Advocacy Foundation NewsJoin us in the movement to protect vision research funding by reaching out to your members of Congress.
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A short email copy template that can be used to advocate for the protection of Vision Research Funding.
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A short phone script that can be used to advocate for the protection of Vision Research Funding.
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Every voice strengthens our movement. By joining our advocacy network, you’ll receive updates on the latest policy developments, alerts when action is needed, and stories of impact from advocates nationwide. Together, we can shape policies that accelerate treatment and cures, and improve the lives of millions living with blinding diseases.