Meet Gene Therapy Patient & Professor at our AGM
People attending the Fighting Blindness AGM will hear from a patient who has had revolutionary gene therapy for his eye condition.
Steven Howarth, 18, from England, has the eye condition Lebers Congenital Amaurosis (LCA). Following the treatment by Prof Robin Ali (pictured) he was able to successfully navigate a maze in a darkened room - something he couldn't do before.
The AGM is this Saturday, October 4, at the Westbury Hotel, Dublin.
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Win Win for our
Private Draw Members
Our Private Members Draw is proving a big hit with 3,000 people now in with a chance to win some fabulous prizes.
Congratulations to our latest winner Mr Foley of Co Laois who won a €2,000 voucher to spend in DID Electrical. Meanwhile Ms Barry of Co Limerick has picked up her brand new Citroen C1 car she won earlier in the summer.
They signed up for €100 for entry into 12 monthly draws, or €9 direct debit a month. You're entered for the following 12 months after you join up, not according to the calendar year.
Meanwhile the Draw brings in €150,000 net for Fighting Blindness each year and is a great boost in helping us reach our goal of cures for blindness.
Thanks to all signed up so far, and if you'd like to be in with a chance to win, click here to find out more. |
RTE's Laura Launches our
Jungle Jaunt!
We've launched our trek through the rainforest in Panama and we want you to join us! This trek, in Spring 09, follows old Inca trading routes through the jungle and crossing this spectacular country from the Pacific to the Atlantic. Put your best foot forward for the challenge of a lifetime and help to raise funds for our research and counselling. Sign up today!
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