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Dec 2, 2022
Your Dollar Makes a Difference
At the Foundation Fighting Blindness, a dollar is more than just a dollar – it’s a path to transforming lives. But just where does your donation go?
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Sep 26, 2022
SeeShore Fest Fundraiser Success
Heather Napolitano started her DIY fundraiser, SeeShore Fest, seven years ago. The event has now raised over $109,000 to fund research finding treatments and cures for blinding diseases.
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Apr 26, 2022
“Great Vision Does Not Require Great Sight”
Kenyetta has worked to help others through the nonprofit sector for over 25 years, despite being diagnosed with Stargardt disease at the age of 31. Kenyetta is now the chief operating officer of REACH Riverside Development Corporation and has been recognized for her career achievements by many.
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Jan 10, 2022
Ambitious Entrepreneur Won’t Let Stargardt Stop Her
Beverley is a go-getter who does not let her Stargardt disease get in the way of living her life to the fullest. When Beverley isn’t hard at work as an entrepreneur, she enjoys spending time with friends, her dog, Loki, and is also an active leader of the Foundation’s Boston Chapter.
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Dec 21, 2020
At seven years old, Hannah had never seen a lightning bug in the summer or a star in the sky. But after her treatment with LUXTURNA, Hannah can now play outside at night with her brothers and has a new bright future in store.
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Mar 23, 2020
No Limits for Determined Paralympian Triathlete
Paralympian Elizabeth Baker says that Stargardt disease has made her a tougher person.
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Feb 5, 2020
Al Linde “Keeps on Rolling” with Macular Degeneration
Al Linde has learned to “just roll with it” throughout his life to overcome many challenges.
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Oct 28, 2019
Visionary Artist Elijah Overcomes All Obstacles
Elijah has always had an artist mind, and he hasn’t let his diagnosis with Stargardt disease hold him back from his passion for creating art.
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Sep 20, 2017
Heather Presnar’s Story: Living with Stargardt Disease
When you’re the catcher, the ball always comes to you. Heather Presnar wouldn’t have had it any other way.
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Aug 7, 2017
Sight and Song: The Christian Guardino Story
Christian Guardino has been singing for as long as he can remember; it’s the seeing that is something new.