ATLANTA (April 21, 2026) – The Center for the Visually Impaired (CVI) is dedicated to empowering individuals affected by vision loss to live with independence and dignity. For over 60 years, the Atlanta nonprofit has supported low-vision patients dealing with glaucoma, macular degeneration, and other eye diseases during their vision loss journeys. CVI’s annual gala, Night Visions, is the single largest fundraiser for the organization, providing visually impaired clients with services and adaptive tools not covered by health insurance.
For the first time in its history, the event sold out the Atlanta History Center with over 330 in attendance on Thursday, April 16, 2026. Night Visions: Reflect and Inspire raised over $490,000 for CVI and the services the organization provides across Metro Atlanta. Condace Pressley, Director of Community & Public Affairs at WSB-TV, hosted the gala.
During the event, three remarkable individuals who have significantly contributed to and reflect the values of CVI’s mission were honored: Dr. Alexander Bottini, a board-certified ophthalmologist from Georgia Retina, Raveena Alli, a CVI client, Georgia Tech student, and emerging community leader, and Suzann Tope Threadgill, whose mother received services at CVI, which inspired her and three generations of her family to support and get involved with CVI for decades.
Night Visions provides vital funding for services and raises awareness about the challenges faced by the low vision community. Attendees enjoyed an evening of inspiration, stories, and connection while contributing to a meaningful cause with a reminder that together, we can create a future where everyone has the adaptive tools they need to thrive.
“I’m deeply moved by the generosity of our friends and supporters, who make CVI’s mission possible,” said CVI’s Director of Development, Shannon Clark. “The funds raised by Night Visions will fuel life-changing care for so many people in our community with vision loss. I could not be more grateful for the difference our guests have made.”
In addition to their recent fundraising accomplishments, CVI was recently recognized as an Innovator of the Year in Senior Health by the Atlanta Business Chronicle in their 2026 Healthcare Champion Awards, highlighting the organization’s commitment to providing low vision care across the state.