Looking for a unique team-building opportunity? Get your colleagues together and join us for the 2024 Glendalough Trail Run to support Fighting Blindness! This is more than just a run - it's a chance for your company to come together, challenge yourselves, and make a real impact. Whether your team prefers the competitive 15km run or the 8.5km scenic walk/jog, you'll contribute to groundbreaking research and life-changing support services for those affected by degenerative eye diseases. Event Details: 📅 Date: Saturday, October 19, 2024 📍 Location: Glendalough, Co. Wicklow What better way to strengthen team bonds than by supporting an important cause and reaching new heights together? Every step you and your team take will bring us closer to finding a cure for blindness. Don't wait - tickets are limited, and this event always sells out! Visit our event website at www.GlendaloughTrail.ie/ for more information on registering and fundraising targets or email us at fundraising@fightingblindness.ie with any questions. Step by step, you can bring us closer to finding cures. #GlendaloughTrailRun #FightingBlindness #CorporateChallenge #TeamBuilding #CharityRun #Fundraising #TrailRun2024 #Ireland #BlindnessResearch #CSR #TrailRun #Runners #Running #MountainRunning #Wicklow #Glendalough #Ireland #IrishCharity
Fighting Blindness
Research Services
Dublin 1, Dublin 1,677 followers
We are an Irish patient-led registered charity with a mission to cure blindness.
About us
Fighting Blindness is a patient-led charity. Our mission is to cure blindness. We promote and facilitate the development of treatments and cures for those affected by sight loss caused by retinal degenerative diseases. Until our mission is accomplished, our counselling and support services continue to be available to people affected directly and indirectly by sight loss. We work in partnership with healthcare, science, industry and government to empower patients to achieve the greatest impact in the global fight against blindness. We are the leading Irish charity funding research into treatments for sight loss. To date, we have invested over €20 million in more than 115 research and clinical projects. We provide professional counselling and therapeutic services for individuals and families living with vision impairment and blindness. We advocate for equity of access to timely and appropriate diagnosis, healthcare, therapies and support services and, through education and information provision, we work to empower more than 296,601* children and adults in Ireland who are blind or visually impaired. Over the past 40 years, we have grown from a small support group for families affected by retinitis pigmentosa (RP) to a nationally recognised brand. Fighting Blindness does not endorse any of the products, medications, treatments or information reported here, or on any of our communication platforms. Articles on Fighting Blindness websites and social media are intended for informational purposes only. We strongly advise that you discuss all medications, treatments, and/or products with your doctor. *Source: “Census 2022 Profile 4 – Disability, Health and Carers” – Central Statistics Office. (Updated July 2024).
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http://www.FightingBlindness.ie
External link for Fighting Blindness
- Industry
- Research Services
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Dublin 1, Dublin
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1983
- Specialties
- medical research, patient advocacy, Counselling services, patient-led organisation, Information provision, peer to peer support, family supports, and vision research
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21 Hill Street
Dublin 1, Dublin D01 P7V0, IE
Employees at Fighting Blindness
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Fiona Gibbons
Advocate for the Visually Impaired
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Declan Meenagh
Advocacy officer Fighting Blindness with an interest in Assistive Technology
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Anna Moran MA, MCIPD, Dip HRM
Head of Operations at Fighting Blindness
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Mark Sheerin
Head of Fundraising & Development at Fighting Blindness | Raising essential funds to support those living with sight loss and breakthrough research…
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🏆 Exciting news! RIWC24: Retina International World Congress 2024, hosted by Fighting Blindness, won the Educational Meeting of the Year award at the 2024 Irish Healthcare Awards! A huge thanks to Retina International and everyone who made it a success 👏 #IMTIHA24
🎉 We are delighted to share the news that the Retina International World Congress (RIWC24), hosted by Fighting Blindness, won the top prize in the Educational Meeting of the Year category at the 2024 Irish Healthcare Awards! 🏆 The Irish Healthcare Awards are Ireland’s leading and most prestigious medical Awards. Created by Irish Medical Times, the Awards are now in their 23rd year and recognise innovation and excellence across the Irish healthcare sector. The RIWC24 brought together top retinal scientists, clinicians, advocacy leaders, and patient representatives, fostering collaboration and innovation in retinal research. We worked closely with our fantastic colleagues at Retina International (RI) to bring this event to Dublin and we were delighted to meet RI members from all over the world! Find more at the link below: https://lnkd.in/dVtVzBes Huge thanks to all involved who made this event an incredible success 👏 #IMTIHA24 #Awards #Announcement #Congress #Healthcare #IrishHealthcare #IrishHealthcareAwards #RetinaInternational #RetinaInternationalWorldCongress #RIWC4 #SightLoss #PublicEngagement #Networking #Community #Education #Research #InheritedRetinalDisease #AgeRelatedMacularDegeneration #FundingResearch #IrishCharity #FightingBlindness
Success of the RIWC24 event at the 2024 Irish Healthcare Awards!
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Our free Research Webinar on Age-related Macular Degeneration (#AMD) took place last week, featuring top experts in the field! 🎉 If you missed it, the full discussion is now available on YouTube, covering advancements in clinical care, research, advocacy, and support services for AMD: 👉 https://lnkd.in/dNJQiuX4 A huge thank you to our fantastic speakers and everyone who contributed to this insightful discussion: ✅Mr. Mark Cahill – Consultant Eye Surgeon, Progressive Vision ✅ Prof. Matt Campbell – Head of Genetics, Trinity College Dublin ✅ Prof. Sarah Doyle – Head of the Immunobiology Research Group, Trinity College Dublin To learn more about the webinar speakers, you can visit our website below: https://lnkd.in/dWNdYhFb 📩 If you have any questions related to the above webinar please email us at research@fightingblindness.ie #AMD #Free #Webinar #Recording #YouTube #WatchBack #ListenBack #Speakers #VisionLoss #AgeRelatedMacularDegeneration #Research #ClinicalCare #Advocacy #Support #Awareness #AvailableNow #FightingBlindness #IrishCharity
Fighting Blindness Research Webinar on Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) - Nov 2024
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Imagine losing your vision, the opportunities and the faces you cherish most fading away. Today, Sir Elton John shared his struggle with vision loss due to an infection, revealing that he couldn’t even see his musical on stage. While his story is heartbreaking, vision loss is a reality faced by over 290,000 people in Ireland: https://lnkd.in/dGaRnhAh 🙏 For many, it’s more than missing a performance—it’s not being able to watch your grandchildren grow, see their first smiles, or witness life’s most precious moments. “It’s the small things I miss the most,” one of our members, Sarah, who has been diagnosed with AMD, shared. “Seeing my daughter’s face on her wedding day. Watching the sunrise. I never thought I’d lose those.” 🧡 At Fighting Blindness, we’re working every day to change this. We bring hope to those affected by sight loss through cutting-edge research, advocacy, and support services. Your support can make all the difference this #GivingTuesday. Help us fight blindness and give someone the chance to see the moments that matter most. 👉 Donate now: https://lnkd.in/epfB3T3Q Every gift brings hope. Every gift brings light. Together, we can fight blindness. #FightingBlindness #GivingTuesday #EltonJohn #VisionLoss #Donate
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Congratulations to our incredible support team at Fighting Blindness! Our Art Project has been honoured with the Lifelong Learning Award from the UNESCO Learning City Initiative. For individuals living with visual impairment, engaging with art can be challenging and daunting. Fighting Blindness, in partnership with @Cork College of Further Education and Training (FET), and Cork IT, pioneered a groundbreaking sculpture course tailored specifically for those living with visual impairment. Led by the talented artist Krzysztof Rosa, this course offers a multi-sensory journey into the world of fine art. Our project stood out among more than 20 entries, with only five making the shortlist. A heartfelt thank you to everyone involved in making this initiative a success. #FightingBlindness #UNESCOAward #LifelongLearning #InclusiveArt #VisualImpairment #CorkEducation #KrzysztofRosa #ArtForAll [Image Description: Marta, Head of Support for Fighting Blindness standing in front of the Lifelong Learning stage at the Lifelong Learning awards with leading Artist and instructor Krzysztof Rosa, and participant and artist Andrew Hull.] [Image 2: The Certificate and Award from the Live Long Learning City Initiative by UNESCO]
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🔔 Last Call to Register 🔔Our free webinar on Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is happening tomorrow 1 PM-2.30 PM! Don’t miss your chance to join us and hear from top experts in clinical care and research, including Mr. Mark Cahill (Consultant Eye Surgeon, Progressive Vision), and researchers from Trinity College Dublin Prof. Matt Campbell (Head of Genetics), Prof. Sarah Doyle (Head of the Immunobiology Research Group). 👉 Registration closes soon—secure your spot now: https://lnkd.in/d8qmZTy4 #LastCall #Reminder #AMD #Webinar #RegisterNow
Sign up for this free webinar on macular degeneration treatment featuring Mr Mark Cahill from Progressive Vision as a guest speaker. Date: Wednesday, 27 November 2024 Time: 1pm – 2:30pm Location: Online via Zoom (Link provided upon registration) Mr. Mark Cahill is a consultant eye surgeon with a special interest in retinal diseases. He is the Clinical Director of Progressive Vision, and a Vitreo-Retinal consultant in the Royal Victoria Eye & Ear Hospital. Mark qualified at University College Dublin. After completing higher surgical training in Dublin and Cork, he undertook a one-year fellowship in diabetic retinopathy at the Beetham Eye Institute in the Joslin Diabetes Center, a Harvard University hospital in Boston. Mark then completed a two-year vitreo-retinal surgery fellowship at the Duke University Eye Centre, one of the leading vitreo-retinal surgery fellowships in the United States. Mark worked as a consultant eye surgeon in Duke University Eye Center after the fellowship before returning to Ireland in 2004. Fighting Blindness Matt Campbell Trinity College Dublin
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🔔 One Week to Go! There’s still time to register for our #free webinar dedicated to Age-related Macular Degeneration (#AMD), happening next Wednesday 1 pm-2.30 pm! 👉Learn more & register here: https://lnkd.in/d8qmZTy4 Help us spread the word—share this with anyone who might benefit.
📢 Reminder: Join Our Free AMD Webinar – Only 2 Weeks to Go! Don't miss the chance to join Our Free Webinar on Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) and hear from top experts in clinical care and research, including: ✅Mr. Mark Cahill – Consultant Eye Surgeon, Progressive Vision ✅ Prof. Matt Campbell – Head of Genetics, Trinity College Dublin ✅ Prof. Sarah Doyle – Head of the Immunobiology Research Group, Trinity College Dublin Event Details: 📅 Date/Time: Wednesday, 27 November 2024, 1pm - 2:30pm 💻 Location: Online via Zoom (Link provided upon registration) 👉 To learn more and register click here: https://lnkd.in/d8qmZTy4 If you have questions for the speakers, please submit them by 20 Nov to ➡️ research@fightingblindness.ie (Deadline extended) Register today to secure your spot! #Reminder #AMD #Free #Webinar #VisionResearch #SightLoss #Speakers #Registrations #OpenNow #Genetics #EyeCare #EyeHealth #VisionCare #HealthcareInnovation #TrinityCollegeDublin #ProgressiveVision #FightingBlindness #IrishCharity
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✨ Last week, we hosted an unforgettable Dining in the Dark event at Google HQ Dublin, as part of Google’s Global Giving Week. Thanks to the incredible generosity of the Google team, over €37,000 was raised for Fighting Blindness! This will make a huge difference in funding vital research as we continue our mission to find cures for vision loss. A special shout-out and thank you to Michelin Star Chef, Jordan Bailey and the talented food team at the Google Kitchen Anthony Reilly MScACN for crafting a menu that turned our mystery mouthfuls into a sensory sensation. With 120 diners navigating the darkness, there was team bonding, laughter, the occasional fork fumble and saucy shirt, but not a morsel was left on any plate! We’re incredibly grateful to Arbour Hill Prison Service for their beautifully produced Braille menus, which added a meaningful and inclusive touch to the evening. We were also honoured to host our fantastic ambassador Paralympian Greta Streimikyte. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who made the night such a success—you’re helping us create a brighter future for those affected by vision loss! 🧡 #DiningInTheDark #Event #GlobalGivingWeek #Google #GoogleTeam #VisionResearch #InclusiveDining #SensoryExperience #Paralympian #VisionLoss #Charity #FightingBlindness #Ireland
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Earlier today, we had the pleasure of attending the 'Public trust in health research: are we doing enough?' event, organized by HRCI - Health Research Charities Ireland! It was a fantastic morning of discussions focused on building public trust and transparency in health research. We look forward to applying these insights to strengthen our work with the vision loss community and to make our funded research truly accessible to everyone. ✨ #TrustInHealthResearch #HRCI #Event #HealthResearchMatters #PatientVoice #VisionLoss #ScienceCommunication #Funding #Research #FightingBlindness #IrishCharity
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📢 Reminder: Join Our Free AMD Webinar – Only 2 Weeks to Go! Don't miss the chance to join Our Free Webinar on Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) and hear from top experts in clinical care and research, including: ✅Mr. Mark Cahill – Consultant Eye Surgeon, Progressive Vision ✅ Prof. Matt Campbell – Head of Genetics, Trinity College Dublin ✅ Prof. Sarah Doyle – Head of the Immunobiology Research Group, Trinity College Dublin Event Details: 📅 Date/Time: Wednesday, 27 November 2024, 1pm - 2:30pm 💻 Location: Online via Zoom (Link provided upon registration) 👉 To learn more and register click here: https://lnkd.in/d8qmZTy4 If you have questions for the speakers, please submit them by 20 Nov to ➡️ research@fightingblindness.ie (Deadline extended) Register today to secure your spot! #Reminder #AMD #Free #Webinar #VisionResearch #SightLoss #Speakers #Registrations #OpenNow #Genetics #EyeCare #EyeHealth #VisionCare #HealthcareInnovation #TrinityCollegeDublin #ProgressiveVision #FightingBlindness #IrishCharity
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