In this episode, Kerri Fitzgerald speaks with Dr. Cathleen McCabe, an ophthalmologist and cataract surgeon in Florida who runs the nonprofit Sight for Life, which provides eye care for people in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. In recognition of January’s Glaucoma Awareness Month, Kerri and Dr. McCabe discuss the lasting impacts the organization has had on the Caribbean island over the last 20-plus years, bringing residents impactful treatment and novel innovations, as well as educating the local clinical community that cares for the patients year-round.

Key Highlights:

• Hear about the work Dr. Cathleen McCabe does for Sight for Life.
• Learn more about the impact of glaucoma, which is the second-leading cause of blindness and the “silent thief” of site.
• Hear about ways you can help or get involved iwth Sight for Life.
• Be inspired by the feedback Dr. McCabe has received for her work in St. Vincent and the Grenadines from patients, their families, and local doctors.

Learn more about Sight for Life:

https://sightforlife.org/

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In this episode, Kerri Fitzgerald sits down with Jahkori Dopwell Hall at The Glaucoma Foundation offices in New York City to talk about his experience with primary congenital glaucoma, a progressive vision condition he was diagnosed with at just 6 months old. Jahkori never let his vision challenges interrupt his dream of becoming an artist. Jahkori talks about a teacher who inspired him, the family that supported him, and how he turned his passion into a career.

Key Highlights:

• Hear how Jahkori Dopwell Hall’s family first learned he had glaucoma.
• Learn why Jahkori became interested in art.
• Hear about how Jahkori turned his passion for art into a career and a business venture.

• Be inspired by Jahkori's work with The Glaucoma Foundation, where he serves as an Ambassador and an example of what a young person with glaucoma can accomplish.

Connect with Jahkori Dopwell Hall: https://www.jahkoridopwellhall.org/ https://www.tiktok.com/@mr.jahko https://www.instagram.com/jah_kori/ https://www.youtube.com/@Mr.Jahko_

Learn more about The Glaucoma Foundation: https://glaucomafoundation.org/

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In this episode, Kerri Fitzgerald speaks with Dean Salmon and Stacey Carpenter-Salmon, parents to two children who were diagnosed with a rare genetic condition called Alagille syndrome. Stacey later found out that she had Alagille syndrome, as well as some extended family members.

Dean and Stacey give advice for other parents and families helping a loved one through a health journey and talk about how impactful it was to find a community of families who could understand this condition first-hand. Dean and Stacey offer important advice to advocate for your loved one and to take time to relish the simple moments with family.

Key Highlights:

• Hear how Dean and Stacey came to learn that their children had Alagille syndrome.
• Learn about how the condition affects Stacey and her two children in very different ways.
• Hear about how Dean and Stacey found a community in the Alagille Syndrome Alliance, connecting with others who could truly understand how their lives have been impacted.
• Be inspired by Dean and Stacey's recommendation to focus on the important people in life rather than “the stuff.”

Learn more about the Cholestatic Liver Disease Summit:

www.liverdiseasesummit.org

Learn more about the Alagille Syndrome Alliance:

https://alagille.org/

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