[NFBOH-Cleveland] Cleveland Members, it is time for another outreach effort to provide awareness!

Wed May 6 21:01:48 UTC 2026

Cleveland,

I am urging you to come out to the below event.

Please ware your NFB gear, and bring family and friends. 

If you are riding Para Transit, put in a drop off at 9:00AM and a return at noon. The location is the Upper Pavilion.

Get all the details about the Vision Walk.

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2026 Cleveland VisionWalk

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Upper Edgewater Park | Cleveland, OH

Saturday, May 9, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.

It’s almost time—just 3 days until the Cleveland VisionWalk!

We’re thrilled to walk alongside you this Saturday, May 9 at Upper Edgewater Park as we take steps together toward a future with more treatments, more cures, and more hope for those with blinding diseases.

Here’s everything you need to know to make your VisionWalk experience smooth, fun, and unforgettable:

📅 Walk Day Details

Date: Saturday, May 9

Location: Upper Edgewater Park, West Shelter
Upper Edgewater Drive, Cleveland, OH 44102

Registration Opens: 9:00 a.m.

Stage Presentation: 10:00 a.m.

Walk Begins: 10:20 a.m.

Awards/Closing Ceremony: Immediately after the walk 

🎉 What to Expect

*	Kids Zone with crafts, face painting + more
*	Team photo opportunities to capture the day
*	Special appearances from costumers
*	Community resource tables from local organizations
*	Fresh coffee from Starbucks, Bruegger's Bagels, and snacks throughout the morning
*	BINGO and awards with prize opportunities along the way

🧾 Registration & T-Shirts

All participants must check in at the Registration Tent to receive a Walk Day wristband, which grants you access to refreshments and activities. This includes those pre-registered online.

Donations can be made at the Registration Tent and will be counted toward your fundraising goal (credit card preferred via QR code at check-in area; non-credit card gifts should be converted to checks before your arrival and may be made out to "Foundation Fighting Blindness" or "FFB"). 

Raise $100 or more to receive an official 2026 VisionWalk t-shirt! Sizes (small through 3XL) are available on a first-come, first-served basis—so stop by the T-Shirt Tent early for the best selection.

🚗 Parking & Weather

Parking is available in the parking lot immediately next to the walk site and in the parking lot next to the Lyndsey Family Play Space. 

VisionWalk is a rain or shine event. Please check the weather and dress accordingly. This Saturday's weather looks like a chance of rain with a high of 60.

💙 One More Chance to Make an Impact

If you’re feeling inspired to do more in these final days, consider making an additional gift or inviting a friend to donate. Every dollar helps move us closer to our $50,000 goal that fuels breakthrough research.

We can't wait to see you there!

Thank you for being part of this passionate community—and for taking steps that make real progress possible. If you have any other questions about Walk Day, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

With gratitude,

Alex Fehr
Community Manager, Great Lakes
 <mailto:afehr at fightingblindness.org?vcrmeid=DQmAuOunEgKwKHuUuQw&vcrmiid=n2eKQYOYuU2vMcQw2SL5og> AFehr at FightingBlindness.org | 380-222-6191

Ashley Manolakis
VisionWalk Specialist, Central
 <mailto:AManolakis at FightingBlindness.org?vcrmeid=DQmAuOunEgKwKHuUuQw&vcrmiid=n2eKQYOYuU2vMcQw2SL5og> AManolakis at FightingBlindness.org | 985-246-9434

Maddie Mossman
VisionWalk Assistant, Central
 <mailto:MMossman at FightingBlindness.org?vcrmeid=DQmAuOunEgKwKHuUuQw&vcrmiid=n2eKQYOYuU2vMcQw2SL5og> MMossman at FightingBlindness.org | 719-465-6617

Thank you to our sponsors!

National VisionWalk Partner

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Community Captain

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Registration is open for United in Vision 2026!

This landmark global event brings together the Foundation Fighting Blindness VISIONS Conference and the Retina International World Congress into one extraordinary experience, taking place June 12–13, 2026, in Fort Worth, Texas.

Learn more and register on the Foundation Fighting Blindness website.

© 2026 Foundation Fighting Blindness, All Rights Reserved.
6925 Oakland Mills Rd, #701, Columbia, MD 21045 | (800) 683-5555

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