Let's Keep Moving Research Forward

The One December 08, 2016

Dear Tushar,

With the holiday season upon us, our thoughts turn to family. Recently, Danielle Fiarito, a member of the Glaucoma Research Foundation extended family, called to share the exciting news that she had graduated from college and was just starting her first job. She reached out because she wanted to share with the glaucoma community that glaucoma doesn't have to define your life and even with severe glaucoma you can be optimistic and successful.

Her recent call was so inspiring that I wanted to share her story with you. Diagnosed at age four, Danielle lost all vision in her left eye and underwent multiple surgeries to save her right eye.

Then in her sophomore year at Carthage College in Wisconsin, Danielle experienced extreme pain and discomfort in her left eye. After weighing the advice of doctors, and many tearful family discussions, Danielle and her parents agreed to surgery that would remove Danielle's painful and sightless left eye.

But Danielle's fighting spirit, along with the dedicated support of her family, gave her the strength and confidence to succeed. She returned to college and earned her degree.

"Losing my eye was not the end of the world," she said. "It was definitely not easy, but I want people to know you can still be successful."

Glaucoma not only affects the person coping with the disease but also that person's entire family. And it is often the love and support from family and friends that makes all the difference.

The support of our extended family has given us the inspiration and resources to keep making progress toward a cure. This holiday season, please make a gift to end glaucoma.

Today, at 22, Danielle is a graphic designer with a firm near Chicago. "I couldn't be happier right now," she says. "It's hard and scary, but a positive attitude is everything. You've got to have hope. I'm very hopeful about the future."

Please help us make progress. Let's keep moving research forward to help Danielle and others like her. Make your gift today.

Happy holidays, and warmest wishes to you and your family for the New Year.

Sincerely,

Thomas M. Brunner
President and CEO

P.S. Please be sure to make your tax deductible year-end gift by December 31. You can give online or explore other ways to make a meaningful contribution.Thank you for your support.

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