Grant History

The $5.1M of total grant support we've given to funding research is made possible by the generosity of our sponsors and donors. Real people making an impact on saving children's eyesight.

Grant Amount

$3M
2024
$2.1M

2025

Year
Grant Amount
Month
Amount/ month
Purpose

2026

$1.1M

January
$1.1M

To close the remaining funding gap required to launch the AXV-101 clinical trial, enabling the study to begin in early 2026.

2025

$1M

September
$1M

To support clinical development of the first-in-human trial, including trial preparation and regulatory progress following clinical trial clearance.

2024

$3M

October
$1M
December
$2M

To fund the preclinical development and regulatory preparation of AXV-101, a gene therapy for Bardet-Biedl Syndrome type 1 (BBS1), advancing the program toward its first human clinical trial.

News and Articles

Recent News
January 06, 2026
A Race Against Blindness Awards Additional $1.1 Million Grant to Ensure Advancement of AXV-101 into Clinical Trial for Bardet-Biedl Syndrome 1 (BBS1)

Newly added funding closes critical gap and enables planned trial initiation in early 2026

Read More
A Race Against Blindness Awards Additional $1.1 Million Grant to Ensure Advancement of AXV-101 into Clinical Trial for Bardet-Biedl Syndrome 1 (BBS1)

Latest Posts

Research November 25, 2025
Foundation Fighting Blindness Opens Up Major Natural History Data for Retinal Disease Research

The Foundation Fighting Blindness has released four years of natural history data from its RUSH2A study, giving researchers open access to valuable insights into USH2A-related retinitis pigmentosa and Usher syndrome. This unprecedented data release is expected to accelerate clinical trial development and advance treatments for inherited retinal diseases.

Read More
Community Stories November 25, 2025
Lighting the Way Forward: How Paratriathlete Owen Cravens Is Racing Toward His Dreams With Stargardt Disease

Discover the story of paratriathlete Owen Cravens, who continues to compete, excel, and inspire despite vision loss from Stargardt disease. His determination and heart celebrate what’s possible for anyone facing retinal conditions.

Read More
Gratitude Gallery November 24, 2025
Gratitude in Motion: Real Reviews and Experiences From a Community Lifting Us Higher

This Thanksgiving week, we’re honoring the power of community gratitude through real reviews and experiences shared by supporters who have encouraged, uplifted, and inspired our family. These heartfelt messages—from donors, parents, and individuals living with visual challenges—remind us that we’re not walking this journey alone. Their compassion fuels our mission to advance sight-saving science for children like Luke.

Read More
September 19, 2025
Hope in Focus: 24-Month Results from the SKYLINE Gene Therapy Trial for X-Linked Retinitis Pigmentosa

✨ New Hope for XLRP Patients
The SKYLINE Phase 2 trial of laruzova, a gene therapy for X-linked retinitis pigmentosa, has shown promising vision improvements at 24 months. With the pivotal VISTA Phase 3 trial now fully enrolled, this breakthrough research moves us one step closer to potential treatment for this rare inherited blindness.

Read More