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EPISODE · Dec 26, 2023 · 31 MIN

A Race Against Blindness One family’s inspiring journey to see the world together

from The Family Vacationer · host Rob Jones and Danny Evans

🎙️ Episode 240: A Race Against Blindness One family's powerful journey to preserve memories before time runs out Hosts: Rob and Danny Guest: Dr. Steven Johnson, founder of A Race Against Blindness Description: In this emotional and inspiring season finale, Rob and Danny sit down with Dr. Steven Johnson, a radiologist, Ironman athlete, and father on a mission. When his 9-year-old son Luke was diagnosed with a rare disease that will lead to blindness, Steven and his family launched an epic road trip to help Luke see as much of the world as possible while he still can. From fossil digs in Wyoming to hiking Glacier National Park, their travels were more than sightseeing—they were a race against time to fill Luke’s visual memory bank with unforgettable moments. Dr. Johnson shares how the diagnosis changed his perspective on family travel, the power of staying flexible on the road, and how their nonprofit, A Race Against Blindness, is funding cutting-edge research to save Luke’s vision and that of others like him. What You’ll Hear in This Episode: The emotional impact of a life-changing diagnosisHow the Johnson family planned a memory-making bucket list tripHighlights from their journey through Canada, Washington, Montana, and WyomingLuke’s favorite moments: fossil digs, military tanks, and glacier hikesAdvice for families facing medical challengesThe mission behind A Race Against Blindness and how you can help Links & Resources: 🌐 A Race Against Blindness 📸 Follow the journey on Instagram and Facebook: @araceagainstblindness 🎁 Support their van giveaway fundraiser 📧 Plan your next family trip with Rob: [email protected] Subscribe & Share: Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube for more family travel stories. Tag your favorite family vacation memory with #TheFamilyVacationer.

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