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 and meaningful support, while advocating and supporting research for 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, connects families with valuable resources, and moves us closer to a future where those affected by inherited retinal diseases receive the support and opportunities they need to thrive.

For questions about giving, contact us at info@hopeinfocus.org or 860‑266‑6062. Our team is happy to help.

Monthly Giving

Monthly giving provides ongoing support that helps fund education, advocacy, community programs, and research throughout the year. Monthly gifts create a reliable source of funding, allowing us to respond to the evolving needs of individuals and families affected by inherited retinal diseases.

Nine 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/

A Tribute Donation: Honor a Loved One

A one-time gift can celebrate a loved one, acknowledge someone who has impacted your life, or honor a cherished family member. Tribute donations support Hope in Focus’ mission while creating a lasting impact for individuals and families affected by inherited retinal diseases.

Creating a Tribute Donation
To create a one-time tribute donation, select “Dedicate this donation.” Then choose whether your gift is made in honor or in memory of someone. You can choose to recognize the person by name. A personalized email notification with a special message can be sent to someone you choose.

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 offer another way to advance our mission to support individuals and families affected by inherited retinal diseases.

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 you with 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 ensure the process is 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.n, our team is happy to help.