
Donor Spotlight: Pat Caulfield’s Personal Story
Pat Caulfield was an award-winning designer in the Baltimore area. Then, when glaucoma robbed her of vision, she had to walk away from it all.
Pat Caulfield was an award-winning designer in the Baltimore area. Then, when glaucoma robbed her of vision, she had to walk away from it all.
“We realized we could support people actually looking for a cure. And then we said, ‘Wouldn’t it be great if we could fund a scientist?’” …
Chris and Heather Lea had their first child in the midst of a pandemic. Three months later, they learned their baby girl had congenital glaucoma.
“Being part of Catalyst for a Cure has given me the opportunity to interact with patients, families, and donors, which has been inspiring and motivating.” …
Sometimes when we’re faced with adversity and feel powerless to make a difference, the path forward lies in what we already know how to do. …
David Epstein was diagnosed with glaucoma in his mid-twenties. “Glaucoma is a day-to-day tough battle,” he says.
Trinh Green has faced many vision challenges in her life. But that hasn’t discouraged her. Instead, it’s inspired Trinh to become a vision advocate.
Rebecca was diagnosed with glaucoma in her early thirties. “I had no idea that I should even be going in to have my eyes checked for glaucoma,” she says.
The Gleams Newsletter includes interviews, personal stories, and current information about glaucoma, new treatments, updates on research findings, and more. You can subscribe to the printed version of Gleams or the electronic version — both are free.
The Gleams Newsletter includes interviews, personal stories, and current information about glaucoma, new treatments, updates on research findings, and more. You can subscribe to the printed version of Gleams or the electronic version — both are free.
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