Foundation Fighting Blindness

This Thanksgiving, we're filled with gratitude for YOU—our incredible community. ?? Thank you for your unwavering support of the Foundation Fighting Blindness. Together, we're making strides in advancing research, supporting families, and creating a brighter future for everyone impacted by vision loss. Listen to this special message from our CEO, Jason Menzo, as he shares his heartfelt thanks. ??? Video Description: Jason Menzo sits in front of fireplace with Christmas stockings hanging above his head, and speaks directly to the camera.

?? It’s time for another #TechTipTuesday with accessiBe! This week, Connie takes the mic to share a simple yet powerful tool to make your social media posts more accessible using alt text! ??? Alt text helps screen readers bring your visual content to life for blind and low vision users, and it's surprisingly easy to add. Let’s take a step towards inclusivity, one post at a time. Will you join us by adding alt text to your next post? Tag us to make social media a space for all! Video Description: [0:01 to 0:20] Connie navigates her town using a white cane and accessibility tools on her phone. [0:20 to 0:30] Connie sits on a chair with a chicken on her lap, speaking directly to the camera. [0:31 to 0:35] Connie sits on a chair with a dog in her lap, using Instagram on an iPad. [0:35 to 1:23] Clip of Instagram screen displaying image descriptions on various posts followed by each step for adding alt text outlined in the video. [1:24 to 1:38] Photo described in video. [1:39 to 1:55] Clips of Connie with text on screen that reads "The End. In Collaboration with Foundation Fighting Blindness and AccessiBe. By Connie Cardona."

?? Today is the day! Join the Foundation Fighting Blindness for our #CryptoGivingDay, “Crypto for Sight.” Your crypto donations will: ?? Propel groundbreaking research for life-changing treatments and cures. ?? Bring hope to the 1 in 53 globally with blinding diseases. ?? Maximize your impact on research with a tax-efficient way to give back. Donate today at: https://lnkd.in/e9ptqbqt #CryptoForSight #DonateCrypto The Giving Block Image Description: Dark blue background with two young sisters, Lucia (10) and Sarafina (5), centered. Text to the left reads, “Your Crypto Donation. Their Brighter Future.” Below: “'The Foundation has given us answers to things we didn’t even know to ask.' - The Stargardt Sisters.” Foundation Fighting Blindness logo and “#CryptoForSight” in the top right, with a green “Donate Today” button. Logos of Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Litecoin appear below.

The Foundation Fighting Blindness is hosting a #CryptoGivingDay, “Crypto for Sight” on November 21, to encourage crypto donations in support of blinding disease research! Your #crypto contributions will: ?? Fund cutting-edge research for treatments and cures. ?? Offer hope to the 1 in 53 people globally affected by blinding diseases. ?? Provide a tax-efficient way to leverage your crypto for social good. Be a part of pioneering research and make a lasting difference. Together, we can drive treatments and cures for blinding diseases. ???? Donate on Crypto for Sight Day by visiting our website at: https://lnkd.in/e9ptqbqt #CryptoForSight #DonateCrypto Foteini Valeonti Ph.D. Alex Estorick Vitalik Buterin Image Description: Dark blue background with Miles (14) playing guitar, centered. Text to the left reads, “Your Crypto Donation. His Brighter Future.” Below: “'I’m not a scientist that is going to find a cure for Miles, but that’s why we want to help the Foundation who is making such a difference.'” Foundation Fighting Blindness logo and “#CryptoForSight” in the top right, with a green “Donate Today” button. Logos of Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Litecoin appear below.

Navigating diseases that impact vision truly takes a village, and at the Foundation Fighting Blindness, we are proud to be part of an incredible community. Together with patients, supporters, healthcare professionals, and corporate partners like Amgen, we’re working to raise awareness and provide resources for those affected by conditions like thyroid eye disease (TED). Amgen’s commitment to the TED community focuses on patient-centered support and awareness. Discover the comprehensive resources they offer by visiting https://bit.ly/3CB84Dl This post is in partnership with Amgen. Image Description: Dark blue background with a thin teal border. Foundation Fighting Blindness at the top center with a teal line and the Amgen logo beneath. Text at the bottom that reads "Together, we're building awareness and support to the thyroid eye disease community."

Please join the Foundation Fighting Blindness for our upcoming Insights Forum, our quarterly conference call providing updates to the inherited retinal disease community. The call will occur on Thursday, December 5, at 11:00 A.M. ET. To register, please visit https://bit.ly/4fPWxyi Image Description: Dark blue background with the Foundation Fighting Blindness logo at the top. Below it, the text reads "Insights Forum Quarterly Update." The event date and time are listed as "Thursday, December 5, 2024, 11:00 a.m. ET." Geometric lines and a colorful digital wave are featured at the bottom.

When the Lemay-Pelletier family from Montreal learned that three of their four children were losing vision from retinitis pigmentosa, they made the bold decision to spend 15 months traveling the world to give their kids as many visual memories as possible. This week on the Eye on The Cure Podcast, host Ben Shaberman speaks with the family about their incredible adventures. Tune in to hear their story and learn about the National Geographic documentary, streaming on Disney+ starting December 16, which beautifully captures their journey. This episode is sponsored by Johnson & Johnson. Learn more about streaming at: https://bit.ly/3WByGM3 Image Description: The Lemay-Pelletier family smiling together on the left. To the right, a dark blue background with the Eye on the Cure Podcast logo centered at the top. Below, text reads, "Listen to the latest podcast episode out now. November 15, 2024," followed by the Foundation Fighting Blindness Logo. Teal half circle at the top center overlapping the family photo and dark blue box with "Ep. 76" inside. Banner along the bottom with text that reads "The Lemay-Pelletier Family."

The Foundation Fighting Blindness has funded 35 new research grants in fiscal year 2024, strengthening blinding disease research with a record-breaking $19.8 million investment in innovative projects targeting vision loss worldwide. Within this year’s funding, the Foundation has renamed the Translational Research Acceleration Program to the David Brint Translational Research Program, in honor of David Brint, who served as Foundation board chair from 2016 to 2024. Read more at: https://bit.ly/48QmvPY

On #GeneticCounselorAwarenessDay, we celebrate the invaluable contributions of genetic counselors, whose dedication guides individuals through the complexities of genetic information, offering support, and fostering hope. We’re highlighting Kristy Lee, MS, CGC, whose work brings clarity for countless patients and families navigating genetic diseases. Read Kristy's full Beacon Story on our website at: https://bit.ly/3YH1Ity Video Description: Kristy stands indoors in front of a painting of yellow flowers and speaks directly to the camera.

We're headed to London! Join us this Saturday, November 16, at the Smith Centre for an inspiring Vision Seminar led by our CEO, Jason Menzo! Dive into the groundbreaking work driving treatments and cures for blinding diseases like AMD, retinitis pigmentosa, Usher syndrome, and more. Hear from experts, Prof. Michel Michaelides and Dr. Nikolas Pontikos, as they discuss the latest research breakthroughs and the path forward in vision science. Don’t miss out on this inspiring event—come connect, learn, and be part of the Foundation Fighting Blindness community. We can’t wait to see you there! Learn more and RSVP at: https://bit.ly/3NH8Fpo Video Description: Laura stands in front of a window and speaks directly to the camera. Blue and teal border with text in the bottom left corner that reads "Laura Fietta. London, UK" and the Foundation Fighting Blindness logo in bottom right corner.