Upcoming Events
Event
- Title:
- 7th Annual Los Angeles VisionWalk
- When:
- 10/26/13 | 09:00 am
- Category:
- California
Venue
- Venue:
- Griffith Park
- Street:
- 4730 Crystal Springs Drive
- City:
- Los Angeles
- State:
- CA
- ZIP:
- 90027
Description
Over ten million Americans are affected by blinding retinal diseases such as macular degeneration, retinitis pigmentosa, and Usher syndrome. Foundation Fighting Blindness is working to find treatments and cures for these devastating diseases. The Foundation funds leading-edge research in areas such as genetics, gene therapy, transplantation, artificial retinal implants, and pharmaceutical and nutritional therapies.
When:
- Fair & Registration Begin: 9:00AM
- Walk Starts: 10:00AM
- Return for Lunch & Fun: 11:30AM – 1:00PM
VisionWalk
Since 2006, VisionWalk has raised over $25 million to support the mission of the Foundation. Over 50 walks are planned for 2013, including the 7th Annual Los Angeles VisionWalk at Griffith Park.
Join us on Saturday, October 26th as we put our walking shoes on and enjoy the beauty of Griffith Park. The morning will be filled with fun, food, and other kid activities so make a difference! Join the Foundation Fighting Blindness and take important steps towards a cure by participating in this fun and family-friendly event.
For more information, including sponsorship or registration, visit www.FightBlindness.org/LosAngelesVisionWalk or contact Cheyanne Sauter at (310) 450-2910 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
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