Want to help make a difference while you shop in the Amazon app, at no extra cost to you? Simply follow the instructions below to select “Aniridia Foundation International” as your charity and activate AmazonSmile in the app. They’ll donate a portion of your eligible mobile app purchases to us.

Want to help make a difference while you shop in the Amazon app, at no extra cost to you? Simply follow the instructions below to select “Aniridia Foundation International” as your charity and activate AmazonSmile in the app. They’ll donate a portion of your eligible mobile app purchases to us.

How it works:
1. Open the Amazon app on your phone
2. Select the main menu (=) & tap on “AmazonSmile” within Programs & Features
3. Select “Aniridia Foundation International” as your charity
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to activate AmazonSmile in the mobile app

In 2021, Aniridia Foundation International celebrates 20 years of supporting children, adults and families affected by Aniridia Syndrome. During this time we have made important strides in advancing research, building our Medical Registry, facilitating genetic testing, and hosting our Make a Miracle conferences with worldwide expert doctors and researchers. All

In 2021, Aniridia Foundation International celebrates 20 years of supporting children, adults and families affected by Aniridia Syndrome. During this time we have made important strides in advancing research, building our Medical Registry, facilitating genetic testing, and hosting our Make a Miracle conferences with worldwide expert doctors and researchers.

All this work has been accomplished with the generosity of our donors. Your tax-deductible gifts of love will help keep our momentum going, so we can defeat this genetic syndrome and celebrate ultimate success!

Help us honor 20 years of service by becoming a monthly donor for at least $20 per month. Or if you are already a donor, consider increasing your donation.

Thank you for your generosity. Every donation Helps to Make a Miracle!


Helpful Hints:

To increase your current monthly giving, contact us.

Want to increase your annual lump sum donation? If it would be financially easier, we now offer automatic monthly donations from a bank debit or credit card.

Compliment your giving by spreading awareness and fundraising:

• Shop with Smile.Amazon.com, naming Aniridia Foundation
  International as your charity.

• Create your own Crowdfunding page decorated with your picture,
  story or message to share with your contacts. (Contact AFI for
  our template.)

• Hold a Facebook fundraiser for any occasion and let us know about it.

Our 2019 Make a Miracle conference, a benefit for our registered supporters, welcomed those with Aniridia Syndrome and their family members (parents, grandparents, etc.), and the top doctors and researchers in the field. The AFI worked diligently to find funding and sponsorships to offset the expensive costs of the conference

Speaker addresses AFI 2019 Conference attendees
Attendees discuss topics at conference
Young woman with aniridia singing during gala
Four AFI 2019 Conference attendees with their guide dogs

Our 2019 Make a Miracle conference, a benefit for our registered supporters, welcomed those with Aniridia Syndrome and their family members (parents, grandparents, etc.), and the top doctors and researchers in the field. The AFI worked diligently to find funding and sponsorships to offset the expensive costs of the conference to help minimize the registration fees for our supporters while giving them priceless benefits.

The Make a Miracle members’ conference and social was in Blue Ash, Ohio on July 31st-August 4th. There were several places to visit while in Blue Ash, including the Cincinnati Zoo, the Cincinnati aquarium, Splash Cincinnati water park, and more.

Highlights of the conference included:

  • Educational presentations by medical and research experts on the latest treatments, research, and clinical trials, with time to ask questions.
  • Special guests during the “Aniridia Boot Camp Basics” (This covered the basics and general information for attendees to understand the more advanced talks by the experts).
  • “See the Experts” clinic (examinations by the experts in Aniridia Syndrome).· A genetic testing event held during the clinic.
  • A welcome ice cream social
  • Several social events, support, and roundtable topic forums with others who understand the challenges of living with Aniridia Syndrome and its associated conditions. Special group gatherings for grandparents, feeding issues, adopted children with Aniridia Syndrome from outside USA, parents, adults with Aniridia Syndrome, etc. (all based on conference registration data).
  • An exciting professional child care program for the kids while parents attended sessions. Activities for all ages, supervised park time by the hotel and a field trip for school-age children, and a pajama party during the evening of the gala. It was a great way for children to meet others and develop lifelong friendships.
  • A teen “social” lounge with video games, a field trip, outdoor games, and a special presentation. It was an awesome way for teens to find others who know what they are going through, and with the internet, they can keep in touch.
  • The Make a Miracle Gala Dinner, Silent Auction, and Social, along with entertainment and awards.