Build Blind Jimmy's Lighthouse
$72,023.50
Raised
338
Donations
$200,000
Goal
Jimmy has been diagnosed with Macular Degeneration, and while it's painful to watch our friend lose his sight, it's even more painful to watch him lose many of the ways he provides for his family. He can no longer practice photography or graphic design. He can no longer drive his old truck. He can no longer even read without a magnifying glass. His condition, thankfully, will not render him totally blind. He can still see light, shapes, and colors, which means he can still make his beautiful art. Since driving to a studio is no longer an option, we want to build him a studio in his backyard. Manuel Zeitlin has designed a space that will be the perfect fit — and it has already received approval from Metro codes! We have affectionately dubbed our cause: Build Blind Jimmy’s Lighthouse Our goal is to raise the funds needed to build the space by the end of summer.