Founder Spotlight: Dr. Steve Johnston, MD, MBA

Every movement for change begins with someone willing to take the first step. For A Race Against Blindness, that person was Dr. Steve Johnston — physician, father, and the donor of the very first vehicle that launched our fundraiser sweepstakes model. The Founder-Donor Who Started It All When A Race Against Blindness was only an idea, Steve made a pivotal donation: his own brand new, epic adventure van, custom build by 27North. That single gift became the prize for our very first sweepstakes fundraiser. Without it, our organization may have never gotten off the ground. That act of faith — and of generosity — opened the door for every campaign, every dollar raised, and every milestone we’ve achieved since. Why He Leads Steve is not just a co-founder — he is also the father of a child with Retinitis Pigmentosa caused by Bardet-Biedl Syndrome. When his son received the devastating diagnosis that he would lose his vision, Steve’s mission became clear: to fight for research, treatments, and hope for families like his. What Sets Him Apart Steve brings more than passion to the table. As an