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Matthew is at least the fourth generation in his family to be affected by retinitis pigmentosa (RP), a rare genetic eye disease that over time makes cells in the retina break down,…
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May Vision Health Month is a time when Canadians bring awareness to eye health and the prevention of vision loss. Throughout the month of May, we will be highlighting our mission of…
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Fighting Blindness Canada would like to share that on June 2, 2023, Ann Morrison, Director of Philanthropy, will be retiring. We are happy for Ann to start this next chapter of her…
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Luxturna is the first gene therapy treatment approved for an inherited retinal disease in Canada. The treatment is for people who have Leber congenital amaurosis (LCA) or retinitis pigmentosa (RP) caused by…
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Accessible Media Inc. (AMI) is a not-for-profit media company, that entertains, informs, and empowers Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. As Fighting Blindness Canada’s national media partner, we had the opportunity…
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Breanne Massey from Kamloops This Week’s, ‘Massey’s Musings,’ shares with us her experience participating in Fighting Blindness Canada’s anticipated annual Cycle For Sight event and her goals and hopes for this year’s…
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