Ways to Give

Every gift to Hope in Focus helps bring hope to individuals and families living with Leber congenital amaurosis (LCA) and other inherited retinal diseases. Your generosity allows us to provide trusted education, meaningful support, and advocacy while advancing research toward new treatments and therapies.

There are many ways to make an impact, whether through a one-time gift, monthly support, a tribute donation, legacy giving, or another meaningful contribution. Every gift helps strengthen our global community, connect families with valuable resources, and move us closer to a future where individuals affected by inherited retinal diseases have the support and opportunities they need to thrive.

9-year-old Creed Pettit completed treatment with LUXTURNA™, the first FDA-approved gene therapy for an inherited retinal disease caused by RPE65 mutations.
Read his story. https://hopeinfocus.org/life-after-luxturna-now-he-can-see/

Monthly Giving

Provide ongoing support that helps fund education, advocacy, community programs, and research throughout the year. Monthly gifts create a reliable source of funding, allowing Hope in Focus to respond to the evolving needs of individuals and families affected by inherited retinal diseases while investing in a brighter future.

Honor a Loved One

Celebrate a loved one, honor someone who has made a difference in your life, or remember a cherished family member with a meaningful gift. Tribute donations support Hope in Focus’s mission while creating a lasting impact for individuals and families affected by inherited retinal diseases.

How it works:
During the donation process, simply select “Dedicate this donation.” From there, you can choose whether your gift is made in honor or in memory of someone, recognize the individual by name, and even send a personalized email notification with a special message to someone of your choosing.

Select “Dedicate this donation” during checkout to make your gift in honor or memory of someone special.

Stock & Check Donations

Support Hope in Focus through a gift of appreciated stock, securities, or by check. These meaningful giving options provide another way to advance our mission of supporting individuals and families affected by inherited retinal diseases.

Give by check
Prefer to give by check? We’re happy to accept your gift by mail. Please make checks payable to Hope in Focus and send them to:

Hope in Focus
PO Box 705
Ledyard, CT 06339

Give through stock or securities
Donating appreciated stocks, bonds, or mutual funds can be a meaningful way to support Hope in Focus while potentially providing tax benefits. If you are interested in making a gift of securities, our team can provide transfer instructions and work with you and your financial advisor to help make the process simple and secure.

Legacy and Estate Gifts

Including Hope in Focus in your estate plans creates a legacy that benefits future generations of LCA patients and their families. A planned gift can be made through a will, trust, retirement account, life insurance policy, or other estate tools. We recommend consulting with your financial, tax, and legal advisors to determine the giving options that best align with your goals.

If you would like more information about stock transfers, bequests, or other planned giving opportunities, please contact Courtney Coates, or 860-266-6062). 

Double Your Impact with a Matching Gift

Your gift may have an even greater impact through your employer’s matching gift program. Many companies match charitable contributions made by their employees, helping extend the reach of your generosity.

Contact your human resources office to find out if your company offers a matching gift program. If you need assistance with any paperwork or documentation, our team is happy to help.