A Race Against Blindness Launches “Ultimate Ford Garage” Fundraiser With Two Ford Vehicles Plus $40,000 Cash

Unexpected second chance brings the custom F-150 Raptor and Ford Explorer ST together in one $165,000 prize package supporting research for inherited retinal diseases

GILBERT, Ariz., Sept. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A Race Against Blindness charity has launched a new fundraiser with an unexpected story behind it. The Ultimate Ford Garage gives one winner a custom Ford F-150 Raptor, Ford Explorer ST, and $40,000 cash, a combined prize package valued at approximately $165,000. Learn more and enter for the chance to win here.

During A Race Against Blindness’ recent 250th Anniversary fundraiser, both winners chose the cash alternatives offered with their respective prizes. Vickie J. of Oregon was randomly selected as the Grand Prize winner, and Bob B. of Indiana was randomly selected as the First Prize winner.

Because of this, A Race Against Blindness had the unexpected opportunity to bring the two Ford vehicles together for one final fundraiser. There is no cash-only alternative for this Ultimate Ford Garage prize fundraiser.

One randomly selected winner will receive:

• Custom Ford F-150 Raptor
• Ford Explorer ST
• $40,000 cash
  
  

Built by Westcott Designs, the custom F-150 Raptor combines performance, capability, and off-road adventure. The Explorer ST, provided by San Tan Ford, offers a very different kind of experience with sporty performance paired with the comfort, space, and versatility of an everyday SUV.

The Ultimate Ford Garage fundraiser runs through September 27, 2026.

A Race Against Blindness is deeply grateful to the donors, sponsors, and community who make this work possible. Every fundraiser helps move promising research forward and gives families hope for a future where children facing vision loss have the opportunity to see all of life’s adventures for themselves. 

About A Race Against Blindness

A Race Against Blindness is a rapidly growing national nonprofit that raises awareness and funding for childhood blindness research.

This family-driven charity has gained national visibility through its highly engaged digital community, which now includes over 500,000 followers across Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube.

The charity is also honored to maintain more than 14,000 independent Trustpilot reviews with an “excellent” 4.9-star rating, reflecting the trust and enthusiasm of its growing community of supporters. They are honored to have earned the prestigious Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency, the highest level of recognition for nonprofit accountability and transparency.

A Race Against Blindness plans to continue expanding partnerships with researchers, nonprofits, businesses, and supporters nationwide as it works toward its mission of funding treatments and cures for inherited retinal diseases.

To learn more about A Race Against Blindness, visit www.ARaceAgainstBlindness.org.

Media Contact

Dr. Steve Johnston
A Race Against Blindness
Donations@ARaceAgainstBlindness.org