The Cupertino Education Association

Foundation Fighting Blindness is a non-profit organization based in Sunnyvale, CA, dedicated to driving research and finding treatments and cures for blinding retinal diseases. With a commitment to supporting individuals affected by vision loss, the foundation raises funds, conducts clinical trials, and awards grants to researchers and institutions across the United States. Since its establishment in 1971, the foundation has raised over $915 million and achieved significant milestones, including the approval of the first gene therapy for an inherited disease by the FDA. Through its local chapters spread across the country, Foundation Fighting Blindness provides a supportive network for individuals living with vision loss. These chapters organize various events, such as VisionWalks and vision seminars, to raise awareness and funds for research. With a focus on blinding diseases like macular degeneration, retinitis pigmentosa, and Stargardt disease, the foundation aims to improve the lives of those affected by these conditions through groundbreaking research and innovative treatments.Generated from the website