Race to Cure Blindness, FFB’s New Web-Based Program Makes Team Fundraising a Cinch By Ben A. Shaberman For Michael Stone, the 2006 Ironman Triathlon Championship was just the beginning. His completion of the grueling event was not only an important personal accomplishment and an effective fundraiser for FFB. more >

Running in the Dark, but Seeing the Light By Ben A. Shaberman For most people who embark on running a marathon, the toughest part of the race is the last few miles when pain and exhaustion test one’s will and physical limitations. more >

Hope for a Little Girl’s Vision By Ben A. Shaberman When their daughter Delaney was born in October 2006, the young couple would soon become immersed in their own adversity. more >

Nothing Gets in the Way of FFB’s Richard Faubion By Ben A. Shaberman FFB’s Richard Faubion is unstoppable. He says, “I was 21 when I was diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa. That explained all the trouble I had losing baseballs at my feet while playing short stop. more >

In the Wilson Family, Love and Support Run Both Ways By Ben A. Shaberman When Elizabeth Wilson Baker was growing up, doctors knew something wasn’t quite right with her eyesight. Her vision was not all that bad but glasses couldn’t correct it. more >

FFB to be Promoted on Nancy Kerrigan’s World of Skating By Ben A. Shaberman Figure skating celebrity Nancy Kerrigan is getting the word out on the Foundation’s mission to overcome blinding retinal degenerative diseases. more >

A Family Reaches Out to Find a Cure for their Son By Ben A. Shaberman When Jacob's parents decided to get involved in Nashville’s inaugural WALK, they asked friends to support the Foundation’s research. We decided that the walk was an opportunity for us to get the word out and make a difference. more >

Nancy and Steve Mendelow: Partners for a Cure By Ben A. Shaberman When Steve and Nancy Mendelow took their wedding vows in 1970, little did they know how much the words “in sickness and in health” would come to play in their marriage. more >

Fighting Blindness is a Family Affair for the Cartys By Ben A. Shaberman The Cartys know all too well that retinitis pigmentosa (RP) is an inherited disease. The vision-robbing condition has been unusually pervasive across five generations of their family. more >

Driven for Equal Justice By Ben A. Shaberman When it comes to social justice, there’s no limit to what Shelley Davis will do. more >

What a Relief! By Denice F. Brown I am a proud long white cane user now, but in the past it really took some soul-searching to get me to this point. more >

Here’s the Guy You Want on Your Team By Ben A. Shaberman When Jim Schott was asked to chair the Foundation’s VISIONWALK last May in Orlando, he said, “I just have to do this,” even though he knew there would be challenges. more >

Bob Gatewood - Inspired by New Vision-Saving Treatments By Allie Laban-Baker There are many people whose vision is worse than mine. That’s why I support the work of FFB and continue to participate in research studies. I want to do whatever I can to keep future generations from going blind from this terrible disease. more >

Ellen Cook - It’s All About Doing What You Love By Allie Laban-Baker Thanks to FFB, I have hope that there will be a cure in time for Jamie, and that she will be able to spend her life doing what she loves. more >

Sela Cornell - Parents Hopeful About a Cure By Allie Laban-Baker We are so proud of Sela and her development, and thanks to the research advances in the past few years we are very hopeful about a cure. It’s no longer a question of ‘if’ a cure will be found but when. more >

A Great Ironman Finish for Michael Stone By Michael Stone Despite jellyfish stings during the 2.4-mile swim, bouts of heavy rain during the 112-mile bike ride and 26.2-mile run, and injury-related leg pain throughout the entire event, Michael finished the Kona Ironman in an impressive 12 hours and 37 minutes. more >

Team Alaska Pride Takes an Adventurous Path to a Cure By Ben A. Shaberman Brady and his pals have formed Team Alaska Pride to compete in grueling adventure races around the country, and raise money for the Foundation Fighting Blindness. more >

Go for It - One Man's Approach to Fading Vision By Ben A. Shaberman Despite being legally blind for the past seven years, Thomas Wolf never stops. more >

Meet Loretta Hoffelder By Allie Laban-Baker It's important to contribute to the research. We all have to do our part to help find a cure. In the meantime, I take it day by day and I count my blessings. more >

Michael Stone prepares for Ironman World Championship, October 21! By Allie Laban-Baker When triathlete Michael Stone competes in the grueling Ironman World Championship on October 21 in Kona, Hawaii, he will begin with a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bike ride, and conclude with a 26.2-mile run. more >

Maryland Governor's Running Mate Raises Awareness about Stargardt Disease By Ben A. Shaberman Public figures such as Cox and Wallsten are helping raise much-needed awareness about vision-robbing retinal diseases. more >

Discounts on Makeup Services Help Visually Impaired Women Look Their Best By Ben A. Shaberman Whether it be helping people look their best or raising money to fund the research that could cure them, Patti is an example of true dedication. FFB is fortunate to count Patti Pruitt among our volunteer leadership. more >

Creating a Lasting Legacy By Allie Laban-Baker The Foundation’s Board has decided to name FFB’s new New York Office in honor of Lanny and Louise Boardman. more >

Gordon Gund Receives Prestigious Research!America Advocacy Award By Research!America Recognized for Volunteer Advocacy for Medical and Health Research more >

Little Cousin, Big Hero By Samantha Schwartz Alan can make anyone laugh by putting a smile on his own face. When he smiles, you know that it’s from his heart and that he means it. Alan has never seen a smile before, making it even a more loving and a truer gesture. more >

VISIONWALK: FFB is taking big steps to boost research funding By Ben A. Shaberman The Foundation Fighting Blindness (FFB) will literally be pounding the pavement to increase research revenue. more >

Remarkable Insights: Three Young Adults Flourish Despite Fading Eyesight By Ben A. Shaberman Imagine trying to navigate your teenage years with a vision-robbing eye disease. more >

Gracious Winner By Susan Keen Flynn Among his many feats, Gordon Gund helped turn around the Cleveland Cavaliers. He also works tirelessly to save the sight of thousands around the world. more >

Giving Blind Kids a Sporting Chance By Ben A. Shaberman When a group led by Erik Weihenmayer took six Tibetan children from the Braille Without Borders School (Lhasa, Tibet) on a challenging climbing expedition in 2004, any feelings of self-doubt affecting these kids were quickly erased. more >

Katie...A Tribute By Diane M. Lechner I dedicate this to Katie’s parents, Linda and Ken Lechner and The Foundation Fighting Blindness, both of who will never give up seeking a cure for blindness. more >

My Story by Jocelyn Snower By Jocelyn Snower I never realized how profoundly my visual disability affected me until recently — not until I found out that my alleged dim future was not as dim, both literally and figuratively, as it was supposed to be. more >

Kids Making a Difference One Cup at a Time By Allie Laban-Baker Selling lemonade is a summer pastime for kids that can help them earn some pocket money. But for a group of kids outside of Chicago, selling lemonade meant much more than that—it was a way they could help their friend Alan and FFB. more >

A Visionary Gift By Allie Laban-Baker Bob and Lupe have discovered another way to make a wise investment for themselves while helping fund the important work of The Foundation Fighting Blindness. more >

Early Literacy and the Child with Low Vision: What Parents Should Know By Elaine A. Richman, Ph.D. Teaching a child who has low vision to read and write presents unique challenges and opportunities, and a debate exists about the best method of instruction. more >

Fun Is Good Vignette By Rebecca Veeck I don’t care anymore if I go blind. I’d rather it not happen, of course, but I’ll deal with it. Sometimes I feel like God doesn’t listen or isn’t there. But I believe in Him and feel that there’s some reason behind this. more >

The Benefits of Early Introduction to Low Vision Rehabilitation Services By Mark E. Wilkinson, OD Introducing low vision rehabilitation treatment options to individuals early in their process of vision loss, even before they might benefit from this form of treatment, can be advantageous. more >

How Dog Genes May Help the Blind See By Amanda Onion - ABC News How Humans' Best Friend Could Also Become Their Savior more >

Living with Macular Degeneration By a Certified Rehab Teacher & Low Vision Therapist I recently had the opportunity to work with Catharine who has macular degeneration. She was very determined to remain as independent as possible in her own home. I think her background as a nurse helped to shape her positive and goal-directed attitude. more >

FFB Long Island Affiliate Named Non-Profit of the Year By Vivian Kerner On May 25, 2004, the Huntington Chamber of Commerce, awarded The Foundation Fighting Blindness – Long Island Affiliate with its 2004 Non-Profit of the Year Award. more >

'Builders of Sight' Award Presented to Betti and Carlos Lidsy By Vivian Kerner During the January 2004 Board of Trustees meeting in Florida, FFB Chairman Gordon Gund presented Betti and Carlos Lidsky with FFB's 'Builders of Sight' Award. more >

FFB Presents Dr. Weng Tao with Trustee Award By Allie Laban-Baker Tao’s Work Responsible for Important Clinical Trial for RP more >

A Ray of Hope for a Sightless Future By Jim Schott I believe a cure is coming soon, thanks to the wonderful work of the Foundation Fighting Blindness (FFB). more >

Making a Lasting Impression By Allie Laban-Baker I feel confident that if we continue to support FFB, our children and grandchildren will be able to enjoy full, independent lives without the fear of going blind. more >

A Strong Sense of Vision By Allie Laban-Baker I am hopeful that The Foundation will one day find a cure. They are doing a magnificent job, and I applaud their efforts. more >

Linda Lechner: A Mother Helping a Mission By Vivian L. Kerner Since 1997, Linda Lechner has successfully raised over $70,000 for FFB through successful letter writing campaigns, raffles, cookie sales, a more >

Jim Dickson - Sailing For Sight By Allie Laban-Baker In 1987, Jim Dickson had a dream: to become the first blind sailor to cross the Atlantic solo. He wanted to prove to the world that there are no limits for those who live with disabilities. more >

Madeline's Story By Madeline Cohen There are days when I would give much to see and hear. more >

Macular Degeneration - Beatrice Mayer By Allie-Laban Baker Five years ago, Beatrice was diagnosed with age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a disease that causes progressive loss of central vision. AMD affects more than 6 million Americans. It is the leading cause of blindness in those over the age of 55. more >

Austin Burt By Scott Burt The information on FFB’s web site helped diagnose Austin’s RP when he was four years old. more >

Living with Macular Degeneration - The Kelly Family By Allie Laban-Baker Janet sat in disbelief as she learned that both she and her son, John, had Best disease, an early-onset form of macular degeneration that causes loss of central vision and often results in legal blindness. more >

When the Eyes Fail, a Magnifying Device sends a Ray of Light By Roberta Hershenson When Jack Garvey lay down John Grisham’s more >

Sight-Impaired Clubs Brighten Lives By Gretchen Parker When Kate Smalley began losing her vision, she was reluctant to tell her friends. They found out, however, while playing a round of golf with her one morning. Smalley carefully aligned her club and smacked a mushroom, blowing it to pieces... more >

Ears That Read and Edit By Harry Goldschlag At 73, my self-image had vanished. Who was this newly blinded (RP) me? more >