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VisionWalk

Since its inception in the Spring of 2006, VisionWalk has raised more than $60 million to fund sight-saving research. As promising treatments move into critical human studies, the need for research funding is greater than ever.

Join the tens of thousands of people who have taken important steps toward a cure by participating in a 5K VisionWalk. Find a Walk near you and register today!

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Fall 2022 VisionWalk

The Foundation Fighting Blindness is excited to be hosting in-person events this fall and look forward to seeing you again in-person. We strongly encourage masks for all attendees who are not fully vaccinated and for all attendees when in close proximity to others. 

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National Virtual VisionWalk

On October 17, 2021, the Foundation Fighting Blindness presented the exclusive video premiere of ‘50 Years of Fighting: Together, We're Winning.’

To celebrate the Fall Virtual VisionWalk, we’re shared highlights of research breakthroughs over the last 50 years, including special moments from members of our community reflecting on what the Foundation Fighting Blindness has meant to them

 

About VisionWalk

VisionWalk is a signature fundraising event of the Foundation Fighting Blindness, a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Over 10 Million Americans are affected by blinding retinal diseases including macular degeneration, retinitis pigmentosa and Usher syndrome. The Foundation Fighting Blindness is working to find treatments and cures for these devastating diseases. By funding leading edge research in areas such as genetics, gene therapy, transplantation, artificial retinal implants and pharmaceutical and nutritional therapies, The Foundation Fighting Blindness is making a difference today to make the world a brighter place for those suffering with blinding retinal diseases.


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