VisionWalk, to support research to battle blindness, coming to Glendale
Adults, children with vision impairment unite to raise awareness
A look at a previous Arizona VisionWalk. The next edition is coming to Glendale on Saturday, Feb. 24.
(Photo provided by Honoring Americas Veterans)
VisionWalk, an event for those affected by vision loss rallying to fight blindness, is coming to Glendale this weekend.
The 18th annual Arizona VisionWalk 5K starts at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 24 at Heroes Regional Park, 8172 W. Bethany Home Road. Registration is at 8 a.m.
The goal is to raise $95,000 to support promising gene therapy, stem cell, and pharmaceutical-based research that could save and restore sight.
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VisionWalk, to support research to battle blindness, coming to Glendale
Adults, children with vision impairment unite to raise awareness
(Photo provided by Honoring Americas Veterans)
A look at a previous Arizona VisionWalk. The next edition is coming to Glendale on Saturday, Feb. 24.
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What: Arizona VisionWalk
When: 9:30 a.m. Saturday Feb. 24 (registration at 8 a.m.)
Where: Heroes Regional Park, 8172 W. Bethany Home Road, Glendale
Special to Independent Newsmedia
VisionWalk, an event for those affected by vision loss rallying to fight blindness, is coming to Glendale this weekend.
The 18th annual Arizona VisionWalk 5K starts at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 24 at Heroes Regional Park, 8172 W. Bethany Home Road. Registration is at 8 a.m.
The goal is to raise $95,000 to support promising gene therapy, stem cell, and pharmaceutical-based research that could save and restore sight.
Blinding retinal diseases such as retinitis pigmentosa, starrgardts, macular degeneration, and Usher syndrome affect more than 10 million Americans, according to an event press release. The Foundation Fighting Blindness funds studies toward prevention, treatments, and cures.
Residents are invited to form teams or walk independently at the free, family-friendly event, which includes activities for children, refreshments, entertainment, and more. Arizona Coyotes Squad 48 will lead walkers in a warm-up, and there will be music from DJ Tarvis from TNT DJ & Sound Productions.
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