A Pennsylvania-based nonprofit, the Drishti Foundation, has announced its annual fundraising run and walk to benefit blind and visually impaired children across the region. Scheduled for Sunday, September 7, the event will be held in Wayne, Pennsylvania, and will feature both a 5K run and a 1K walk.
This year’s program will be hosted in collaboration with the Royer-Greaves School for Blind in Paoli, Pennsylvania. Organizers said that proceeds from the event will be used to strengthen the school’s vocational training initiatives, offering blind and visually impaired individuals opportunities to build essential life and work skills.
The Drishti Foundation was created by a group of middle and high school students with the aim of supporting blind communities while promoting a spirit of service among both youth and adults. Drawing inspiration from Helen Keller’s famous words, “Because I cannot do everything, I will not refuse to do the something that I can do,” the nonprofit has grown steadily, engaging in both local and international outreach.
Since its establishment, the organization has supported a variety of causes. Its efforts have funded cataract surgeries for underserved populations, provided scholarships for blind students, and delivered medical assistance to children living with visual impairments. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Drishti raised money to supply medical equipment to schools serving disabled and visually impaired students.
Drishti Foundation has built strong partnerships over the years. Locally, it has worked with the Chester County Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Vision Corps, the American Council for the Blind, the Children’s Eye Foundation, and the Overbrook School for the Blind. The group has also collaborated with the Society for the Blind. Internationally, its initiatives extend to India and Nepal, where it has provided educational tools and equipment sponsorships for schools dedicated to blind children.
The upcoming September event reflects Drishti’s ongoing commitment to raising awareness and channeling resources toward meaningful programs. By engaging participants in an active, community-centered run and walk, the foundation hopes to inspire broader public support for its mission of empowerment.
Organizers have encouraged individuals interested in participating to register through the foundation’s official platforms. With this initiative, Drishti continues to shine a light on the needs of blind and visually impaired communities while demonstrating how collective action can make a lasting impact.
