Stories That Connect.
Hope That Unites.
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Their stories inspire our mission. Your generosity helps move research forward.
Behind every diagnosis is a person, a family, and a journey unlike any other.
The stories shared here are personal accounts of living with a blinding disease — moments of uncertainty, resilience, determination, and hope. By sharing their experiences, these individuals are helping others feel less alone while reminding us why continued research matters.
Today, an estimated 1 in 37 people worldwide (225 million) are living with an inherited retinal disease or age-related macular degeneration. For many, research represents the possibility of preserving vision, restoring sight, or changing what the future holds.
Thanks to the generosity of supporters like you, scientists funded by the Foundation Fighting Blindness are advancing promising therapies, expanding pre-clinical research, and building on discoveries that bring us closer to treatments and cures.
If the stories on this page inspire you, please consider making a gift to help accelerate this progress. Every donation helps move research forward and brings hope to the millions of people and families waiting for the next breakthrough.
Take a moment to watch the stories below. They are powerful reminders of why this work matters and why we won't stop until we've fulfilled our mission to end blinding diseases.
Thank you for being part of this journey.