The Future is Looking Good!

The Curing Retinal Blindness Foundation held its fifth annual Cocktails For The Cure on Friday, April 1 and it’s no joke—350 people attended and more than $20,000 was raised for research to find a cure for retinal blindness.

The title sponsor for Cocktails was 1SEO.com Digital Agency and the event featured a DJ provided by Rock It Entertainment!, live music from the band OWL CAMINO!, as well as raffles, silent auction and a pre-event VIP Hour for those who purchased a special ticket. The VIP Hour featured a meet and greet with representatives from the following organizations:

· Spark Therapeutics—a Philadelphia based pharmaceutical company that is set to be the first in the world to apply to FDA approval for gene therapy to restore vision in blind patients
· 1SEO—a digital marketing agency that provides web design, search engine optimization and other Internet marketing services
· Miss Pennsylvania and Miss Pennsylvania Teen
· Diane Barberian—Blind Ironman Competitor, 2013 TRI68 USA National Paratriathlon Champion, 2014 Half Marathon Visually Impaired National Champion

“The Curing Retinal Blindness Foundation is so grateful to all who have supported us over the years,” said founder Kristin Smedley. “It is because of our many benefactors that we are able to make progress in finding a cure for retinal blindness. This year’s Cocktails was a huge success and I can’t wait for next year’s event.”

Since 2011, Cocktails For The Cure has raised over $80,000. Thanks in part to the funds raised by the Curing Retinal Blindness Foundation, treatments and cures for retinal diseases, such as CRB1, are within reach.

About the Curing Retinal Blindness Foundation
The Curing Retinal Blindness Foundation works to fund research aimed at finding a cure for children who are blind or visually impaired due to CRB1 degenerative retinal disease. The foundation, led by Kristin Smedley, a mother of two visually impaired boys, consists of families who are currently affected by this rare, genetic disease. To learn more visit: http://crb1.org

Photo captions: (Photos courtesy of Dara N. King Photography)

Smedley Family Photo: The Smedley Family gathered with friends, family and supporters of the Curing Retinal Blindness Foundation on Friday April 1 at Spring Mill Manor for the fifth annual Cocktails For The Cure. More than 350 people attended and helped the organization raise over $20,000 for research to find a cure for retinal blindness. Pictured (l to r) are: Kristin, Michael, Mike, Mitchell and Karissa Smedley.

Sponsor Photo: 1SEO was the chief sponsor of the fifth annual Cocktails For The Cure, hosted by the Curing Retinal Blindness Foundation on April 1 at Spring Mill Manor in Ivyland, Pa. Pictured (l to r) are: Emily Bachmann, Lance Bachmann, Joe Dowd, Karen Dowd, Bill Rossell and Sosa Rossell.