By: Kristina Johnston
Over the past few years, through A Race Against Blindness, I've had the privilege of meeting some incredible fathers. "Incredible" actually feels like an understatement.
Fathers who spend their days working, researching, advocating, fixing, coaching, encouraging, and carrying responsibilities most people never see. Fathers who navigate diagnoses, uncertainty, appointments, and setbacks while continuing to show up for their families every single day.
And while dads don't always receive the same recognition, their impact is impossible to miss.
I've seen it firsthand.
I've watched Luke's dad spend years fighting alongside me for our son, and I've met countless fathers in this community doing the same for their own families. Many do it quietly, without recognition or attention, simply because that's what love requires.
This Father's Day, I wanted to do something small.
Not a fundraiser. Just a thank you.
I've put together a Father's Day gift basket filled with some of my favorite finds, including a YETI cooler, camping chair, coffee, grilling tools, and a few other things I thought a dad might genuinely enjoy. If the winner prefers, they can also choose a $500 gift card to Home Depot, Lowe's, Target, Bass Pro Shops, or Scheels instead.
Anyone is welcome to enter—whether it's for yourself or for a father, husband, grandfather, son, brother, or father figure in your life.
There will also be a space to tell us about a dad who inspires you.
After reading hundreds of responses during our Mother's Day giveaway, I can honestly say those stories became my favorite part of the entire experience. I'd love to hear about the dads, too. Please share!
We'll keep this open through June 21 at 11:59 PM MST.
More than anything, I just want to say thank you to the dads who keep showing up, keep carrying the load, and keep loving their families through every season.
You matter, and we appreciate you.
With love and so much gratitude,
Kristina, Luke & Tyler's Mum
PS. As a small extra thank you, we’re also offering 10 free entries into any of our active fundraisers using code FATHER10 at checkout. Valid thru 6/21/26. 💛
27 comments
My s-i-l, Sandy Reynolds, is a great dad to his 4 kids, raising them in a conservative home environment. He also helps other family members, friends, and even people he does not know. I am proud to call him my 2nd son.
My husband is an amazing Daddy, Grandpa, and Great-Grandpa! He would do anything for his family. He’s played ball with the children and gone on many trips with them, when he could barely walk because of knee and back problems. His Love for them always overcomes his pain!
My husband is an amazing Daddy, Grandpa, and Great-Grandpa! He would do anything for his family. He’s played ball with the children and gone on many trips with them, when he could barely walk because of knee and back problems. His Love for them always overcomes his pain!
Keep doing what you’re doing for your son!