Previous Black Ties & Blindfolds

Black Ties & Blindfolds is an annual fundraising gala hosted by MOMS for Sight, Inc. Net proceeds go to Foundation Fighting Blindness, an organization dedicated to raising funds for sight saving research.

2021 Black Ties & Blindfolds

We held our 12th annual Black Ties & Blindfolds event in October, 2021. We are so thankful to everyone who contributed, sponsored and came out to enjoy a fun night of fundraising and socializing.

Thank you to our 2021 Sponsors!

2020 Black Ties & Blindfolds
Due to COVID 19 2020 Black Ties & Blindfolds was virtual.

Agenda (virtual)

Introductions from MOMS Directors
Platinum Sponsor Recognition
Presentation from Sandeep Grover, M.D.
Presentation of the 2020 Visionary Award
Conclusion and a Message of Hope
Fundraising Auction (optional)

Presenter

Sandeep Grover, M.D.
Professor
University of Florida, College of Medicine, Jacksonville
Department of Ophthalmology

Associate Chair, Department of Ophthalmology, Medical Director, Ophthalmology Trauma Service, Clerkship Director
Specializes in Inherited Retinal Degenerations & Electrophysiology, Medical Retinal Diseases and Ophthalmology

2020 Visionary Award Recipient

Kristin Smedley
President
Curing Retinal Blindness Foundation Author of Thriving Blind.

Thank you to our 2020 Sponsors!

AGTC

Janssen

EXIT Inspired Real Estate

2019 Black Ties & Blindfolds

2018 Black Ties & Blindfolds

In 2019 we held our 10th annual Black Ties & Blindfolds! We are so grateful to everyone for coming out to support this great cause. Our Visionary Award this year went to Katelyn W Jordan, OD for her dedication to supporting the visually impaired community. She spends her days ensuring people with visual impairments can live their lives to the fullest! We also paid tribute to James Gooding, MOMS for Sight Director, whose life ended too soon. We are thankful for his support over the years and his family will always be part of the MOMS for Sight family!

Thank you to our 2019 Platinum Sponsor!

In 2018 we honored April Lufriu with the MOMS for Sight Visionary Award for her tireless dedication to education, research and support for the visually impaired community.

Thank you to our 2018 Platinum Sponsor!

2017 Black Ties & Blindfolds

In 2017 we honored Megan Mauney, Ed. M. with the MOMS for Sight Visionary Award for her work ensuring people with disabilities have the tools they need to be successful and for her support for sight saving research.

Thank you to our 2017 Platinum Sponsor!

2016 Black Ties & Blindfolds

In April 2016, we honored Dr. Shannon Boye, Assistant Professor, University of Florida Department of Ophthalmology with the
MOMS for Sight Visionary award.