A TransAmerica Bike Ride to Cure Vision Loss
Targeted Start Date - 4/25/25
My sister Davida and my niece Rachel are losing their vision as a result of the inherited retinal disease Retinitis Pigmentosa.
There are over 10 million people in the U.S. and more than 150 million worldwide impacted by retinal diseases. The Foundation Fighting Blindness is driving groundbreaking research for the prevention, treatment, and cures of retinal diseases.
“It's impossible," said pride
“It's risky," said experience
“It's pointless," said reason
“Give it a try," whispered the heart
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The Foundation Fighting Blindness was established in 1971 with the goal to drive the research toward preventions, treatments, and cures for blinding diseases, including age-related macular degeneration, retinitis pigmentosa, Usher syndrome, Stargardt disease, Leber congenital amaurosis, and more. Together, these conditions affect more than 10 million Americans and millions more worldwide.
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Over the last 50 years, the Foundation Fighting Blindness has raised over $954 million. The Foundation Fighting Blindness is the driving force in the global development of treatments and cures for blinding diseases.
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That funding has helped with the identification of more than 270 genes linked to retinal disease and the launch of over 45 clinical trials for potential treatments.