The Vision of Children Foundation is an organization dedicated to curing hereditary childhood blindness and vision disorders while enhancing the quality of life for visually impaired individuals and their families. Founded in 1991 by Sam and Vivian Hardage, who were motivated by their own son's ocular albinism type 1 (OA1) diagnosis, the foundation strives to provide hope and support to those affected by vision disorders. Through cutting-edge research, the foundation aims to develop treatments and find cures for hereditary blindness.

They also offer education and assistance to a global network of families impacted by vision disorders. Additionally, the Vision of Children Foundation provides state-of-the-art vision aids to help children with low vision and sponsors inspiring young individuals who have overcome their vision challenges as Vision Heroes. Over the past 30 years, the foundation has funded groundbreaking research worldwide, with a focus on identifying gene mutations, developing genetic tests, and exploring the use of stem cells and gene therapy.

They continue to advocate for the estimated 19 million children worldwide facing vision impairments caused by genetic factors