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February is Age-Related Macular Degeneration Awareness Month. AMD is the leading cause of vision loss in people aged 55+, affecting 2.5 million Canadians. Early detection could slow the progression of vision loss, which is why raising awareness about AMD is important. There are a number of ways you can mark the month: Register for the AMD: Research and Practice webinar on Tuesday, Feb. 24 Read our AMD research round up Visit our AMD clinical trials page Help raise awareness about AMD with our social media toolkit
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Dr. Gamm: Research Will Lead to Cures |
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Dr. David Gamm, University of Wisconsin, Madison, says there is a viable path forward to ultimately treating patients with a blinding eye disease. He says there is a lot of research being done, and this will lead to cures. Watch his story. |
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| Meet the MOVE FOR SIGHT AmbassadorsAva and Chase are this year’s MOVE FOR SIGHT Ambassadors, and they share a dream: a future without vision loss. Like many of you, they are choosing to move to advance research, support educational programs and unite the community. Learn about their story and join them to MOVE FOR SIGHT on Saturday, June 6. |
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Join Our Communications Focus Group |
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| Date: Friday, Feb. 20 | Time: 2–3 p.m. ET Fighting Blindness Canada is developing a new way of communicating about our work—and we would like your input. Your feedback will help us understand whether we are telling our story in a way that feels clear, credible, and motivating to you. |
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View Point Educational Events |
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Coffee ConnectionsThese in-person sessions are an opportunity for people living with age-related macular degeneration or an inherited retinal disease, such as retinitis pigmentosa or Stargardt disease, to learn, ask experts questions, and connect with one another. |
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Learn About Current AMD Clinical Trials |
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| Clinical trials test the safety and effectiveness of new treatments. We’ve gathered a list of active, innovative clinical trials for age-related macular degeneration. View a list of trials. |
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Celebrate with a Gift of Hope |
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| Are you celebrating a special occasion? Why not give a gift that brings a brighter future to the 1.2 million Canadians living with vision loss. Donate now. |
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Run with Purpose at Your Next Marathon |
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| Fighting Blindness Canada is participating in several marathons across Canada this year. Planning to run? Learn how you can make every step count and raise money for sight-saving research as you run. |
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