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VisionWalk Steps Past the $9 Million Mark
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In just over three years, the Foundation’s VisionWalk program has raised more than $9 million to drive research for sight-saving treatments and cures. More than 28,000 walkers teamed up for 90 walks to achieve this critical fundraising milestone. Hundreds of volunteers, team leaders, and organizers worked tirelessly in their communities to make this all happen.
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Raleigh, NC - Triangle VisionWalk
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More than 350 participants joined the fight against blindness on Saturday, June 6th at the 4th Annual Triangle VisionWalk, held at Lake Lynn Park in Raleigh, NC.
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San Diego, CA - Dining in the Dark Visionary Awards Dinner
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The 2nd annual San Diego Dining in the Dark Visionary Awards Dinner was held on Thursday, June 4, 2009, at the elegant US Grant. The evening began with a reception that included a silent auction and wine tasting from a variety of California Vineyards. The 225 guests enjoyed butler-passed h’or dourves as they perused silent auction items and sampled vintages from California wineries.
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San Francisco, CA - Bay Area VisionWalk
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San Francisco surprised us and opened up the skies to beautiful sunshine and warm weather on Saturday, June 6 to help us celebrate in Golden Gate Park for the 3rd Annual Bay Area VisionWalk! Over 300 walkers and a record 44 teams participated in this year’s VisionWalk and helped Foundation Fighting Blindness raise over $110,000 for critical retinal degenerative disease research!
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Sacramento, CA - Sacramento VisionWalk
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The heat broke and air cooled, making for a gorgeous day for the 2nd Annual Sacramento VisionWalk held on Saturday, May 30. Over 200 walkers came to Southside Park to enjoy fun and sun. The Foundation Fighting Blindness hosted the event to help raise critical funds and awareness for retinal degenerative diseases in downtown Sacramento; over $34,000 was raised this year!
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Nashville, TN - Nashville VisionWalk
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Despite the rainy weather, more than 150 participants gathered for the Nashville VisionWalk on Saturday, May 16th. The sun finally made an appearance just in time for a beautiful Walk Day at Bicentennial Mall Park in Nashville, TN.
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Newark, NJ - Ultimate Fantasy Hockey Playoffs
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The New Jersey Devils partnered once again with Foundation Fighting Blindness to host The New Jersey Ultimate Fantasy Hockey Playoffs on April 13, 2009, at The Restaurant at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ!
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Jacksonville, FL – Inaugural Jacksonville VisionWalk
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Chaired by Suzi Ford and Bobbi Moore
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Delray Beach, FL - Annual Swing for Sight Golf Tournament and Card Party
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Co-chaired by the Isdaners, Isens, and Stones
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Washington, DC - Ultimate Fantasy Hockey Draft & Dinner
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On Tuesday, April 14, 2009, over 60 individuals attended the Foundation Fighting Blindness’ DC Ultimate Fantasy Hockey Draft & Dinner held at Clyde’s of Gallery Place. The evening started with cocktails at 6 pm and continued with the draft and dinner at 7 pm.
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