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Sporting Luncheon 2012
Thank you to everyone that helped make this year's event a success, especially all the rugby stars and jockeys that came out to support our work.
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Tony Ward Retirement
After 12 years of service to Fighting Blindness, Tony Ward has retired from the Board of Directors. But don't think that means he'll be slowing down any time soon!
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Exchange Club for VIPs
The Insight Counselling Centre has gone high-tech with the new Exchange Club, a group meeting Monday mornings to share tips on how to make the most of new assistive technology.
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Rare Disease Day - Feb 29
Fighting Blindness is very proud to be involved in Rare Disease Day, an opportunity to spread awareness of rare diseases across the globe. This year the theme is 'Rare but Stronger Together' and we certainly believe we are.
Check out the global campaign video, produced here in Ireland.
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Research Updates
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Fundraising Updates
There's so much going on in the fundraising department, we had to compile all of our thank yous and reminders in one place. Read on to find out more about our fundraising superstars, new global challenges for 2012 and other ways you can help make a difference by supporting our research and counselling programmes.
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Bray Head Trail
Date: Saturday, May 19
Reg Fee: €15
Fundraising Minimum: €50
New Event! 14k run or 8k walk from Bray to Greystones and back again along the historic Cliff Walk with great views of the sea!
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India Trek
Dates: Oct 25 - Nov 3
Reg Fee: €299
Fundraising Min: €4,200
A new trek unique to Fighting Blindness featuring yoga and rafting along the Ganges in the foothills of the Himalayas.
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Dublin Mini Marathon
Date: Monday, June 4
Registration Now Open!
Officially register for the race online or in the Evening Herald, then sign up with Team FB to get your sponsorship cards and fundraising support.
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