by Ana Mendez Zamora
Blind Courage,
Clear Vision
Transforming adversity into purpose. A journey of resilience, faith, and the courage to inspire others to find the strength always within them.
Next event: May 2, An Evening for Hope
It takes Blind Courage to turn crude suffering and pain into strength, like a diamond formed under pressure.
Millions of people suffer and face seemingly insurmountable challenges. Ana’s Story is testament of the indomitable power of the human spirit, and our goal at Blind Courage is to inspire people to transform adversity into purpose, and discover the strength they did not know they had.
Our Mission
Stand for people dealing with seemingly unbearable suffering by helping them find meaning in life.
Our Vision
Leave behind an enduring legacy that inspires people to embrace the potential within themselves — a tribute to the indomitable power of the human spirit.
Impact by the numbers
The cause in numbers
43M+
people with vision impairment in the Americas
285M
people globally living with visual impairment
1 in 4
cancer survivors experience long-term complications
About Me
Ana's story will inspire you to triumph over adversity
Survivor, speaker and advocate. My journey through blindness and cancer became the foundation for Blind Courage. I’m living proof that adversity is not the end, but the beginning of something greater, and if I can do it, you can too.
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Upcoming events
2
May
An Evening for Hope
JW Marriott Washington, DC
28
Jun
Blind Courage Community Panel
Virtual · Open to all
Latest Episode
E1. Welcome to Blind Courage
In this pilot episode, Ana opens up about who she is, why she is launching Blind Courage, and what Blind Courage will do for you.
Blind Courage
for your organization
Have Ana over to tell her story of how her unbreakable spirit helped her survive and turn her challenging circumstances into her greatest power. She will inspire and move hearts and minds.
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