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Youngest U.S. Blind Golfer Heading to the 2022 Vision Cup
Beacon StoriesTyler Cashman is one of six U.S. team members that have been selected to participate in the upcoming 2022 Vision Cup, an international golf competition for the blind hosted by the United States Blind Golf Association (USBGA), taking place on September 19-22, 2022.
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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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Research News
Funding for the new grants was made possible by Foundation’s strong donor base and philanthropic partners
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Discovering Confidence Through Vulnerability
Beacon StoriesFashion and Lifestyle Blogger Lindi Goff is sharing her authentic self by being vulnerable about her journey with Stargardt disease.
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Eye on the Prize Winner: Josh/Nicholls State University
Beacon StoriesThis year, the Foundation created a new fundraising initiative called Eye on the Prize, influenced by March Madness. The winner of the inaugural Eye on the Prize competition was Nicholls State University, raising $2,428. This winning team was led by Josh Cogswell, an assistant professor of management at Nicholls State University, who has his own personal connection to the Foundation’s mission.
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Biologist and Father Dedicated to Daughter’s Cure
Beacon StoriesAfter Allison’s diagnosis with Usher syndrome type 3, her dad, Jeff Libby, wanted to do everything he could to find her a cure. As a biologist, Jeff started searching for organizations researching blinding diseases like Allison’s, and he found the Foundation Fighting Blindness.
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Passionate Professional Outreach Volunteer Helping Newly Diagnosed
Beacon StoriesJim has always been avid about giving back to others, even after he was diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa. And in the last few years, he’s begun working with the Foundation to help eye care professionals in the Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky area provide vital resources for their patients with retinal diseases.
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Beacon Stories
Mark Erelli has been a professional musician for the past twenty-three years. He’s always used songwriting to express himself. Since being diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa, he’s needed music more than ever.
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Opus Genetics Appoints Jennifer Hunt Chief Development Officer
In the PressBiopharma clinical development veteran to propel Opus’ AAV-based gene therapies for inherited retinal diseases toward patients.
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Cleanlogic Co-Founder’s Inspiration Comes From His Mom
Beacon StoriesIn honor of Mother’s Day, we’re sharing a special Beacon Story featuring Isaac Shapiro, co-founder of Cleanlogic. Isaac’s mother, Bea, lost her vision at only seven years old but went on to become an entrepreneur and help others in the blind and visually impaired community through adaptive technology.
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