Could your research help bring us closer to curing hereditary vision disorders? The Vision of Children Foundation is now accepting Letters of Intent for its upcoming research grant cycle. Qualified researchers and clinical specialists worldwide may apply for funding of up to $100,000 per year for two years. We are seeking innovative projects focused on Ocular Albinism, Oculocutaneous Albinism, and other hereditary vision disorders. Priority areas include: Genetic mechanisms underlying hereditary vision disorders Safe and effective therapeutic interventions Translational research with potential clinical applications Innovative approaches to long-standing scientific challenges Eligible applicants include researchers from accredited academic institutions, research hospitals, and nonprofit research organizations worldwide. Letters of Intent are due November 1, 2026. Learn more and submit an LOI at visionofchildren.org/call-for-proposals or email info@visionofchildren.org. Please share this opportunity with researchers and clinical specialists working to transform the future of vision science! #CallForProposals #ResearchFunding #VisionResearch #OcularAlbinism #OculocutaneousAlbinism

Are you a San Diego County family raising a child with a visual impairment? Through Project Vision Aid, The Vision of Children Foundation provides assistive technology to help children with visual impairments learn, communicate and participate more independently in their everyday lives. Each device is selected based on the child’s individual needs and may include a tablet, accessibility accessories or other supportive technology. We are currently accepting applications from families throughout San Diego County. Visit the link in our bio to learn more and apply. Please share this post to help us reach local families who may benefit from this program! #ProjectVisionAid #SanDiegoFamilies #VisualImpairment #AssistiveTechnology #VisionOfChildren

Every child deserves the opportunity to see the world around them, learn with confidence, and dream about their future. 💙 For children living with hereditary childhood blindness and genetic vision disorders, that future can be uncertain. That’s why research matters. The Vision of Children Foundation is committed to supporting research to find treatments and cures for hereditary childhood blindness and genetic vision disorders. Together, we can help keep their future in sight. Save this post and share it with someone who believes every child deserves to see what’s possible. Donate today: https://www.visionofchildren.org/donate #VisionOfChildren #ChildhoodBlindness #VisionResearch #GeneticVisionDisorders #SeeWhatsPossible

The Vision of Children Foundation invites the community to Gathered in Gratitude, a Vintner Gourmet Dinner on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Mille Fleurs in Rancho Santa Fe. Co-chaired by Maggie Bobilefff, Marian Benassi, and Vivian Hardage, this special evening will showcase B Cellars wines with Co-founder Duffy Keys, thoughtfully paired with a distinctive Mille Fleurs menu curated by celebrated restaurateur Bertrand. “Gathered in Gratitude is an opportunity to come together over exceptional food and wine while supporting a cause that means so much to the children and families we serve,” said Bobileff. “We look forward to welcoming our friends and supporters for a memorable evening filled with generosity, connection and hope.” Proceeds will support the Vision of Children Foundation and its mission to cure hereditary childhood blindness and vision disorders through groundbreaking research, family support and greater awareness.

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