​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. 

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
The 2020 MOMS for Sight Visionary Award was presented to Kristin Smedley, President of Curing Retinal Blindness Foundation and author of Thriving Blind.

Thank you to our 2020 Sponsors!

AGTC

Janssen

EXIT Inspired Real Estate

2019 Black Ties & Blindfolds

2018 Black Ties & Blindfolds
I​n 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!
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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


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

2015 Black Ties & Blindfolds

2014 Black Ties & Blindfolds

2013 Black Ties & Blindfolds

2012 Black Ties & Blindfolds

2011 Black Ties & Blindfolds

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