Category: Advocacy
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AMDF Goes to Washington
On February 24, 2026, AMDF staff joined with the National Alliance for Eye and Vision Research (NAEVR), and people living with macular degeneration to walk the halls of Congress. We sat across from legislators and their staff, shared what it’s like to lose your central vision, and made the case for why federal action is…
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A Walkathon for Macular Degeneration – From Despair to Hope
When Monette Meo’s twin sister, Maureen, was diagnosed with advanced dry macular degeneration, Monette was heartbroken. Desperate to help, Monette set out to find a way to make a difference. Her search led her to AMDF, and that’s when it hit her—she could organize a fundraiser to help raise awareness and support research. Monette envisioned…
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AMD Awareness Pin Inspired “The Creation of a Rug that has Meaning to Me”
Debbie MacIntosh reached out to us earlier this year to ask permission to use the AMD Awareness pin design to create a hooked rug. What follows is Debbie’s inspiration and process in creating the hooked rug from the AMD Awareness pin design in her own words, accompanied by photos of the process. Small edits were…