Los Angeles, CA – 2nd Annual Los Angeles VisionWalk

More than 500 walkers gathered at UCLA for the 2nd Annual Los Angeles VisionWalk on October 26th.  It was a beautiful sunny Sunday morning as participants gathered in support of a great cause.

Before the sun rose, volunteers were busy putting the final touches on the Walk site. To help kick start the morning, participants enjoyed refreshments from Noah’s Bagels, Western Bagels, Ralphs, and Starbuck.  While most kids (and some adults) had their faces painted and played in the bounce-house.

The band Figure 8 helped build excitement before the Walk.  Then Josh Rubenstein, meteorologist for CBS 2 and KCAL 9, got the crowd going as the emcee of the morning’s festivities. 

The morning was filled with lots of fun activities for the youngest and oldest walk participants. By the end of the day, we had raised more than $100,000 for research.

We want to thank our Honorary Chairs, Senator Dianne Feinstein and Congressman Henry Waxman and our Scientific Chair, Dr. Jill Hopkins from the Retina-Vitreous Associates.  We also want to give a special thanks to our Walk Chair, Marsha Wolinsky and our Family Chairs: Colette, Michael, Samantha and Charlie Kramer.  Your leadership and dedication to the VisionWalk was the true driving force behind our success.

We also thank our National Corporate Partner, Genentech and our local sponsors: Jules Stein Eye Institute; Wolinsky, Becker & Hurewitz, LLP; CBS Radio; Farmers Insurance; Retina-Vitreous Associates; The Davidow Charitable Fund; Tylie Jones & Associates; dreamGEAR, Inc.; and Second Sight Medical Products, Inc. 

And finally, a HUGE thank you to all the Team Captains, walkers, and volunteers!  Your support, dedication, and energy made the day a true success. With you a Cure is in Sight!

We also want to highlight the top Los Angeles VisionWalk teams:

• Top Overall VisionWalk Team:  Jessie’s Sight Savers
• Rookie Team of the Year:  Diana’s Dream Team
• Best Team T-Shirt:  Braille Blazers