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Meet Rob, a passionate golfer who’s been navigating life with AMD and geographic atrophy (GA) since 2013.
At first, Rob’s AMD diagnosis was a minor inconvenience, but in more recent years, his condition has progressed, significantly impacting his ability to read, watch TV, drive, and enjoy golf like he used to.
“It’s very important to me to know that I’m not alone with this disease,” says Rob. “When I was first diagnosed, I felt like the loneliest person in the world. But since then, through groups like the Foundation Fighting Blindness and even Facebook groups, it’s just really nice to know you’re not alone.”
Living in the northern suburbs of Chicago, Rob relies on rideshares for transportation to doctor’s appointments and other activities. And over the years, he’s built a community of supporters, including his friends and neighbors, who provide invaluable help, from giving him rides to taking him grocery shopping every Saturday.
A couple of years after his initial diagnosis, Rob learned he had GA, a more progressed form of AMD. This revelation motivated him to research treatment options and take control of his journey in any way he could.
Rob strongly believes in the importance of being proactive and exploring available treatments, including clinical trials and drugs that can slow the progression of GA.
This AMD and Low Vision Awareness Month, every gift you give DOUBLES to accelerate research advancing treatments and cures for people like Rob. Thank you for supporting our mission this month and beyond.