 The Foundation Fighting Blindness hosts approximately 10 annual Dining in the Dark fundraising events in various cities around the U.S. Meant to increase awareness about the challenges of the visually impaired, Dining in the Dark is an event where participants dine in the dark.This idea of "dark dining" is not unique to the foundation, as it is also practised in other locations.Race to Cure Blindness is a fundraising program where participants utilize any marathon, triathlon, bike race, or other racing event as a platform to raise money for the Foundation Fighting Blindness.