# Foundation Fighting Blindness

- **Website:** <https://fightblindness.org>
- **Primary alias:** `fightblindness.org`

## Description

Foundation Fighting Blindness is a renowned brand dedicated to finding treatments and cures for inherited retinal diseases. Established in 1971, the Foundation was formed by families driven to combat blinding retinal diseases affecting their loved ones. Today, the Foundation is the world's leading private funder of retinal disease research. With a focus on conditions like age-related macular degeneration, retinitis pigmentosa, Usher syndrome, Stargardt disease, and Leber congenital amaurosis, the Foundation funds groundbreaking research projects and clinical trials, driving progress towards cures. Their funding has led to the identification of over 270 genes linked to retinal disease, and they have launched over 40 clinical trials. By supporting innovative research in areas such as genetics, stem-cell therapies, and retinal cell transplantation, the Foundation plays a vital role in advancing treatments and preventive measures. Additionally, their Clinical Consortium promotes collaborative research, while the RD Fund supports entrepreneurial ventures that aim to make breakthroughs in therapeutic solutions for retinal degenerative diseases. The Foundation Fighting Blindness has raised over $891 million to date and remains committed to developing preventions, treatments, and cures for retinal degenerative diseases. To support their mission and get involved with local chapters or fundraising events, visit their website.

## Industries

- ⛑ Health
- 🎗 Community and Society
- 🎗 Philanthropy _(under Community and Society)_
- 🧪 Science and Education
- 🧪 Biology _(under Science and Education)_

## Links

- [youtube](https://youtube.com/FndFightingBlindness)
- [twitter](https://twitter.com/fightblindness)
- [instagram](https://instagram.com/fightblindness)
- [linkedin](https://linkedin.com/company/foundation-fighting-blindness)
- [facebook](https://facebook.com/FoundationFightingBlindness)

## Logos & icons

- icon _(primary)_ — JPEG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idHmixzdnP/w/400/h/400/theme/dark/icon.jpeg?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1779498092835)
- logo _(primary)_ — PNG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idHmixzdnP/w/960/h/540/theme/dark/logo.png?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1779498092725)

## Colors

| Name | Hex | Theme |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tangaroa | #041e42 | dark |
| White | #ffffff | light |
| Robin's Egg Blue | #00c1d5 | accent |

## Fonts

- system-ui — asset _(system)_

## Imagery

- banner _(primary)_ — JPEG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idHmixzdnP/w/1500/h/500/idzYC78NvU.jpeg?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1779498093089)

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