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Get Involved. Fuel the Mission. Drive Cures.

Join a growing movement of changemakers who are transforming passion into purpose and turning everyday moments into life-changing impact. When you fundraise for the Foundation Fighting Blindness, you accelerate the science that saves sight—for millions.

Whether you're organizing a community event, honoring a loved one, or creating something entirely your own, your actions have the power to push cures over the finish line.

Ready to make a difference? Let's get to work.

Become a Vision Warrior

Who Is a Vision Warrior?

A Vision Warrior is someone who doesn’t wait for change—they create it.

You don’t need fundraising experience. You don’t need a huge following. What you need is heart, drive, and a belief that your efforts matter—because they do.

Vision Warriors are students, runners, artists, CEOs, families, and first-time fundraisers. They’re people who are determined to see a future where blindness is no longer a life sentence. They show up. They speak out. They raise their hands—and raise dollars.

If you're ready to fight for cures and rally others to do the same, you're already a Vision Warrior.

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A Movement with Proven Momentum

This isn’t theory. It’s real. It’s working.

Vision Warriors across the country have turned barbecues, birthday parties, book clubs, and benefit concerts into powerful fundraising forces. Together, they’ve raised millions for groundbreaking research.

Because of their efforts, we’re funding:

  • The identification of more genes linked to blinding diseases (already over 280 discovered!)

  • No-cost genetic testing for patients through the My Retina Tracker® Genetic Testing Program

  • 104 active grants supporting 133 investigators at 92 institutions worldwide

  • The advancement of over 45 clinical trials toward potential treatments

Join us. Push progress forward. 

Start Your Fundraiser

How to Get Involved

While you can always create your own unique fundraising campaign, our ready-to-go Event Guides are here to help if you’re looking for a bit more structure and inspiration. They are designed to connect community and cause. These are proven high-energy, high-impact gatherings hosted by individuals, businesses, and organizations across the country.  

Fitness Fundraiser

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From local 5Ks to full marathons and cross-country cycling events, fitness fundraisers are a high-energy way to support the Foundation Fighting Blindness. Whether you're racing solo, forming a team, or joining an established event, these efforts rally communities around movement and mission. Every mile you log helps raise awareness and fund the research needed to restore and preserve sight for millions. Lace up, gear up, and go the distance for cures.  

Host a Golf Outing

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Community-hosted golf events are a fun and effective way to raise funds for the Foundation Fighting Blindness. Whether you're planning a casual tournament or a competitive outing, these events bring together family, friends, and local businesses for a great day on the green, with a greater purpose. Every swing helps drive awareness and raise critical dollars to fund research that’s restoring and saving sight.

Host a Dinner or Gala

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Take your fundraising to the next level by hosting a Dinner or Gala in support of the Foundation Fighting Blindness. Whether it's an intimate dinner or a large-scale celebration, galas are a powerful way to unite your community around a shared vision. Incorporate auction items, live entertainment, and donated food and drinks to create a memorable experience. These events aren’t just inspiring—they’re impactful, raising vital funds and awareness to drive sight-saving research forward.

Walk Your Way

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Walk Your Way fundraisers are a flexible, personalized way to support the Foundation Fighting Blindness—modeled after our signature VisionWalk program but designed to fit your style. Whether you're walking solo, gathering a few friends, or organizing a full community stroll, you choose the time, place, and pace. It's an easy, meaningful way to get moving for a cause that matters. Every step you take helps raise awareness and fuel research that’s driving us closer to a future without blinding dieases.

Take the First Step

You have the power to drive cures. To spark change. To bring light where it’s needed most. Now’s the time to turn your passion into progress.

Become a Vision Warrior

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