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iWalk for Vision raises over $18,000 for vision research

05/26/2009 - Posted by HFV Admin

On Saturday, April 25th, the Hope for Vision student organization at University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana held the first annual iWalk and 5K Run for Sight. With over 175 participants, the walk and run raised over $18,000 for vision research.  Click here for an article about the event from the daily Illini.

What made this event particularly interesting is that walkers could register for "The Experience" - a way to gain first-hand experience of what it is like to to have a retinal degenerative disease.  The walk was spearheaded ...
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Hope for Vision announces its 2008 Grant Recipients

04/01/2009 - Posted by HFV Admin

We are thrilled to announce Hope for Vision's 2008 Visionary Grant recipients.  These grants support innovative scientific research to find treatments and cures for retinal degenerative diseases, a group of genetic, blinding diseases like Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP), Macular Degeneration and Usher’s Syndrome. Thanks to your generosity Hope for Vision awarded over $1.2 million to leading vision researchers this past year. 

You can learn more about Hope for Vision's Visionary Scientists by clicking here.

In addition, Hope for Vision has been working with the Elden Family to fund research specifically for the U...
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HFV Founder Isaac Lidsky Honored by Associated Services for the Blind

02/01/2009 - Posted by HFV Admin

On January 30, 2009, HFV Founder and Chairman Isaac Lidsky received the Individual Louis Braille Award and was the keynote speaker at the 49th Annual Louis Braille Awards Ceremony in Philadelphia.  This annual event hosted by the Associated Services for the Blind (ASB) honors outstanding individuals and organizations who have made significant contributions on behalf of those who are blind or visually impaired.  Past Individual Louis Braille Award recipients include Carl Augusto, President of the American Foundation for the Blind; country singer Ronnie Milsap;  Russell Redenbaugh, a managing partner at Kairos, Inc. and advocate on the U.S. Commission for Civil Rights; and, E...
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Miami Community of Hope's 2008 Party with a Purpose!

01/26/2009 - Posted by HFV Admin

Hope for Vision’s Miami Community of Hope hosted its 13th Annual Party with A Purpose on Saturday, September 27th at the Intercontinental Hotel in Miami.  Close to $1 million was raised to support critical scientific research to find cures and treatments for blinding diseases. 

Nearly 700 guests enjoyed a wonderful evening that included: delicious hors d’oeuvres served up by 19 renowned local chefs; a silent auction with over 100 exciting items; and fantastic live music and dancing.  You can view photos from the event by clicking here.

During the program, Hope for Vision’s Founder a...
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