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Care More Be Better: A Podcast For Sustainable Social Impact and Regeneration

Care More Be Better: A Podcast For Sustainable Social Impact and Regeneration

Saving Sight For Those With Rare Genetic Diseases | A Tribute to Robert "Bob" Bellizzi | Founder of The Corneal Dystrophy Foundation

Apr 28, 2024 · 32m

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Welcome to another enlightening episode of the "Care More Be Better" podcast, where we dive deep into the challenges faced by those with rare genetic diseases. This session features a compelling interview with Robert (Bob) Bellizzi, the founder and Executive Director of the Corneal Dystrophy Foundation. This episode was recorded in 2021, and is being re-published as a tribute to Bob since his passing quietly at home on April 8, 2024, 5 days before he would have turned 93 years old.About the GuestBob Bellizzi founded the Corneal Dystrophy Foundation in 1998, originally starting as a grassroots patient-to-patient support group called Fuchs' Friends. His organization has since grown to serve…