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Foundation’s Reach Inspires Partnership for Nixon Family
Beacon StoriesAfter Janine’s diagnosis of an IRD caused by a mutation of the PRPH2 gene, she and her husband set out to learn and help all they could. So they started working with the Foundation Fighting Blindness and have launched the ‘PRPH2 and Associated Retinal Degenerations Program.’
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IRD Community Loses Usher Syndrome Research Trailblazer William Kimberling, PhD
Beacon StoriesDr. Kimberling helped discover the identification and characterization of several genes that cause Usher syndrome.
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NY Researcher’s App Transforms Commuting for the Visually Impaired
Beacon StoriesJohn-Ross Rizzo, a dedicated New York-based researcher, was confronted with life-altering news at a young age when he was diagnosed with choroideremia. Driven by the obstacles he faced due to his condition, he now stands as a key figure leading the development of advanced assistive technology, with the goal of reshaping the daily commutes of those with low vision and blindness.
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Talented Singer Overcomes Blindness with the Power of Melodies
Beacon StoriesSarah Hardwig’s love for music began from her earliest days, creating a purpose that would sustain even in the face of adversity. Diagnosed with Leber congenital amaurosis (LCA) before her first birthday, the young artist continues to defy all odds and utilize her voice as a powerful beacon of hope.
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Why Bob and Lupe Reintsma are Supporting the Foundation Fighting Blindness
Beacon StoriesBob Reintsma has been passionate about finding cures for inherited retinal diseases for most of his life. Now, he and his wife, Lupe, want to make sure the work continues long after they’re gone. And they’re doing it in partnership with Foundation Fighting Blindness.
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Summary of the Eighth Annual Retinal Cell & Gene Therapy Innovation Summit 2023
Research NewsThe Retinal Cell and Gene Therapy Innovation Summit has emerged as one of the most essential events for researchers and companies developing treatments and cures for retinal degenerative diseases. In its eighth year, the Innovation Summit featured 30 presentations from retina experts from around the world with more than 300 people in attendance.
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Foundation Fighting Blindness and Athletes for Hope Announce Strategic Partnership
Foundation NewsThis partnership will drive awareness for blinding diseases throughout the athletic community.
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Research News
Clinical trial participants with advanced vision loss from RP were able to identify fruits and vegetables
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Fearless Sister Duo Finding Hope
Beacon StoriesApril LuFriu and Melissa Escobio are sisters and best friends who do just about everything together, including having retinitis pigmentosa (RP).
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Decades of Dedication Fighting for His Family and Himself
Beacon StoriesDan Day is one of over ten people in his family, spanning six generations, affected with retinitis pigmentosa (RP). So to “get off the sidelines and join the fight” for himself and his family, Dan has dedicated over 25 years of service to the Foundation Fighting Blindness.
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