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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
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Give Kids a Chance: Why a “Priority Review Voucher” Could Change the Future for Children at Risk of Vision Loss
Feeling the Game: How New Tactile Technology Is Changing Sports for Blind Fans
New tactile technology is transforming how blind and low-vision fans experience live sports. This article explores how innovation is expanding access, independence, and inclusion — and why moments like these matter for families navigating vision loss today.
Is A Race Against Blindness Legit? Why We Use a Third-Party Sweepstakes Agency
Many people searching “is A Race Against Blindness legit?” are really just looking for clarity. In this article, we explain one of the most important safeguards behind our fundraisers: our use of an independent, third-party sweepstakes agency. This agency manages entries, ensures legal compliance, and randomly selects winners—adding transparency, fairness, and accountability to every fundraiser we run. It’s one of the many ways we protect our supporters and uphold trust while working urgently to accelerate treatments for inherited retinal diseases.
Is A Race Against Blindness Legit? Why We Run Multiple Fundraisers at the Same Time
Is a race against blindness legit? Learn why running multiple fundraisers helps sustain momentum, support research timelines, and give families real hope.
Is A Race Against Blindness Legit? Why We Run More Than One Fundraiser at a Time
Is a race against blindness legit? Learn why running multiple fundraisers helps accelerate research without sacrificing transparency.