RP Fighting Blindness exists to do two things: our primary objective is to find a cure for retinitis pigmentosa (RP), a genetic disease of the eye which results in the deterioration of vision, and ultimately in complete blindness, often in children.
We do this by raising funds for research and using this money to stimulate and support cutting edge projects ranging from basic science to clinical trials of potential treatments. We are proud to have stimulated significant breakthroughs but there is more to do. We know there is a long way to go, but as an organisation we believe that a cure will be found, the timescale will be determined by the quality and quantity of research undertaken. In turn this is related, of course, to the amount of money raised and invested in research.Secondly, we provide information and support services to people with RP, their families, and anyone else with an interest in the disease.
We deliver support through an extensive website, a helpline, regular newsletters, and a network of branches linking people together socially and in times of need. Run for RP Fighting Blindness, Join 'TEAM RP' and make a difference. We need you on our pioneering team for these fantastic events. You will be making a difference by raising much needed funds for continued research into finding a cure for RP.
Email: info@brps.org.uk
Website: www.brps.org.uk
