Through Our Eyes

09/09/2025

Join us from wherever you live! We love to see selfies of our community doing the fundraiser walk remotely. Did you know you could get involved from ANY country? Sign up now: https://www.hopeforvisionwalk.org/

09/07/2025

We 🩵 our community!!

Pictured are folks who showed up at last year's walk and helped us raise money for 2025. Let's drum up some excitement for this year's walk, coming in just a few short weeks. https://www.hopeforvisionwalk.org/

08/30/2025

One month out to the Walk!

Don't miss this opportunity to meet your people, and gather for a good cause. 🩵

Learn more: https://www.hopeforvisionwalk.org/

📸 Pictured, Dr. Capone speaks to a crowd at one of our previous Hope For Vision fundraisers.

08/19/2025

🏆 Go team! Thank you to all our walkers and fundraisers who give us hope.

📸 Pictured are walkers on our annual Hope for Vision walk from years past.

This September, it could be you!

Learn how to get involved: https://www.hopeforvisionwalk.org/

08/14/2025

So you're curious about the difference one person can make, you want to make the world a better place, and give HOPE with your dollar?

You've come to the right place, friend! We're looking for sponsors for our Hope for Vision Walk.

The funds raised go towards research for rare retinal diseases, as well as making a safe community for families who live with these conditions.

Learn more: https://www.hopeforvisionwalk.org/

08/06/2025

Can you tell we love to have fun at our annual walk? And you can join in too, whether you walk remotely or in person with our community.

Donations will go towards research for rare retinal diseases so we can work towards a cure for these kiddos. Learn more: https://www.hopeforvisionwalk.org/

08/01/2025

You can make a difference for these children!

Learn how to join or donate to our Walk: https://www.hopeforvisionwalk.org/

Hope to see you there!

07/21/2025

In this episode of the Through Our Eyes Podcast, we speak with Sheldon Lewis, a dedicated professional and family man who lives with a rare inherited condition called choroideremia, which causes progressive vision loss. Sheldon shares his journey, starting with his diagnosis at age nine and navigating the challenges of vision loss without much familial support in his early years. Despite these obstacles, he built a career in the textile industry, married, and raised two sons who are free of the condition. Sheldon’s story takes a pivotal turn in his mid-forties when a fall due to his worsening vision led him to embrace the white cane, opening doors to greater independence and community support. His resilience shines through as he transitioned in his sixties to a fulfilling career in accessibility technology, working with a company that provides free website accessibility solutions for disability-focused nonprofits.

Sheldon’s story is one of perseverance and adaptability, as he reflects on overcoming fear, learning to use tools like screen readers, and finding purpose through advocacy and creative pursuits like songwriting with AI tools. He emphasizes the importance of trying new things despite challenges, engaging with his grandchildren to foster understanding, and encouraging parents to discuss future possibilities with children who have vision loss. Sheldon also offers practical advice for the sighted community, urging them to communicate directly with visually impaired individuals and offer help respectfully. His work on a new website, Vision Adventurers, aims to inspire and provide resources for the visually impaired community. The episode concludes with a heartfelt message about resilience, humor, and the power of community, leaving listeners inspired by Sheldon’s ability to reshape his future despite vision loss.

Don’t forget to like, share, and leave a comment to help us spread hope to more families. Together, we can make a difference.

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07/09/2025

What happens when you start to lose vision? Care 2 Care connects patients with vision rehab support early on: https://prrf.org/life-after-blindness-connecting-patients-with-vision-rehab-support-early-on/

Bob McPherson’s story is one of incredible resilience, entrepreneurial spirit, and visionary leadership, despite the loss of his sight. From overcoming racial adversity in the American South to becoming a successful entrepreneur and later a blind advocate, Bob’s journey is a testament to what’...

07/07/2025

Are you coming?? You can be part of the mission to bring to all families.

Our 2025 walk is HYBRID - both in-person and online. YOU can make an enormous difference with your registration. Sign up with your friends and family today: https://www.hopeforvisionwalk.org/

07/03/2025

While you don't get to see a lot of our work, here was a rare moment captured on camera: the real people behind our mission meeting those in our community. Don't worry, you'll have a chance to come say hi as well during our next event: the 2025 Hope For Vision Walk. Register now to secure your spot! https://www.hopeforvisionwalk.org/

06/27/2025

👟 Friends, lace up your walking shoes! We need to gather as many people as possible, both virtually and in-person, to make the largest impact on preventing vision loss.

🗣️ Spread the word, you can register now to join us for our biggest fundraiser walk yet: https://www.hopeforvisionwalk.org/