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FBC supporting ‘Girls Belong Here’ Program: Providing girls a space to learn and thrive

Aya, Youth Ambassador for Plan International Canada, shares on her time with the ‘Girls Belong Here’ program and FBC My name is Aya, and I am a Grade 11 student who is…

Image is of a person raising their hand for a donation during Comic Vision.

Sharing the Laughter. Seeing the Hope.

Fighting Blindness Canada’s anticipated fundraising event Comic Vision returned in-person this fall for its 22nd year of raising funds in support of vision research. We were so excited this year to see…

Image is of a mature woman wearing glasses and touching the frame whilst smiling.

Researchers go head-to-head this November in FBC’s ‘Eye on the Cure’ research award competition

For the second year in a row, three teams of Canadian researchers working to find treatments for blinding eye diseases are vying for coveted prizes at Fighting Blindness Canada’s (FBC) Eye on…

Image is of FBC's former president and CEO, Doug Earle with 3 other Cycle for Sight attendees.

FBC Says A Fond Farewell and Thank You to Doug Earle

After nearly four years at the helm of Fighting Blindness Canada (FBC), Doug Earle has stepped down as President and CEO. Doug came to FBC with 30 years of fundraising experience under…

Remembering Barbara Ritchie, a Dedicated Philanthropist and Long-Time Supporter of Fighting Blindness Canada

Barbara Ritchie was small in stature but big in heart. She also possessed oversized amounts of energy, determination, and altruism. A lifelong volunteer who was committed to health care and education, Barbara…

Have You Seen Fighting Blindness Canada’s PSA Yet?

It’s made an appearance during hockey, basketball, and baseball games, popped up during an episode of your favourite reality show and has even snuck in between segments of the nightly news. Fighting…

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