The Foundation Fighting Blindness presents the third annual San Diego Dining in the Dark at the US Grant Hotel on Thursday, June 10, from 6-9:30pm. Dining in the Dark is a distinctive sensory awareness experience that allows guests to participate in an unforgettable dining adventure into the unfamiliar world of the blind and visually impaired by dining in complete darkness. Guests will enjoy dinner served by visually impaired and blind waiters, while experiencing all tastes, sounds, and textures in absolute darkness. The gala will benefit the Foundation Fighting Blindness’ mission to drive the research that will provide a means for prevention, treatment, and cures for those affected by retinal degenerative diseases.
After a 6pm cocktail reception, guests will be ushered into the Grand Ballroom where honoree Michael House, whose four children are all affected by retinitis pigmentosa, will be recognized for his committed support in the fight against diseases that cause blindness. The lights will then be lowered, blanketing the room in total darkness.
The event will also feature silent and live auctions, with renowned auctioneer and long time Foundation Fighting Blindness supporter, Jack Berkman. Auction items include a luxurious weeklong stay at La Costa Resort and Spa, golf packages, and tickets to San Diego Padres games. All auction proceeds will directly benefit the Foundation Fighting Blindness. Individual tickets are $300; table sponsorships are available. (www.fightblindness.org)
Founded in 1971, the Foundation Fighting Blindness is the largest source of non-governmental funding for retinal degenerative disease research in the world. The urgent mission of the Foundation Fighting Blindness is to drive the research that will provide preventions, treatments and cures for the nearly 10 million Americans affected by retinitis pigmentosa, macular degeneration, Usher syndrome, and all retinal degenerative diseases.
