Join the Virginia Eye Institute and Foundation Fighting Blindness as they walk to fight blindness caused by degenerative retinal diseases. The 5K Family and Pet Friendly Walk is Saturday, September 29, 2012 at Innsbrook – North Shore Commons. It starts at 9:00 a.m.
Since its inception in the Spring of 2006, VisionWalk has raised over $22 million to fund sight-saving research. As promising treatments move into critical human studies, the need for research funding is greater than ever.
Join the tens of thousands of people who have taken important steps toward a cure by participating in a 5K VisionWalk
For more information, contact Healther Medina at [email protected] or visit the VisionWalk website. Learn about sponsorship opportunities, registration, and more.
VisionWalk is full of amazing people overcoming obstacles, rallying communities, and fighting for a cause that is important to them.
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VisionWalk is a signature fundraising event of the Foundation Fighting Blindness, a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Over 10 Million Americans are affected by blinding retinal diseases including macular degeneration, retinitis pigmentosa and Usher syndrome. The Foundation Fighting Blindness is working to find treatments and cures for these devastating diseases. By funding leading edge research in area such as genetics, gene therapy, transplantation, artificial retinal implants and pharmaceutical and nutritional therapies. The Foundation Fighting Blindness is making a difference today to make the world a brighter place for those suffering with retinal degenerative diseases
