Bringers of Light: Turning a Family’s Journey Into Hope

The Rotary Club of Louisa welcomed a very special guest to its Thursday, Aug. 13 meeting. Rotarian Sheila Holt introduced Jessica Lucas-Adkins of Bringers of Light, who shared her family’s deeply personal journey and the mission that has grown from it.

Jessica spoke about her children, Luca and Buddy, who have both been diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa, a progressive inherited retinal disease that can lead to severe vision loss and blindness. Faced with a diagnosis they cannot control, Jessica and her family have chosen to turn their experience into action—raising awareness, supporting research, and doing everything they can to help bring hope to families affected by retinal diseases.

It was truly inspirational to meet Jessica and hear her story. Her beautiful, giving heart was evident throughout her presentation, as was her love for God, her family, and others. Rather than allowing fear to define their journey, the Lucas-Adkins family is using it as an opportunity to make a difference.

As part of that mission, Bringers of Light hosted the Bringers of Light Charity Golf Classic on Saturday, Sept. 19, at Diamond Links Golf Course. Proceeds from the event benefited the Foundation Fighting Blindness and help support research into retinal diseases, including the disease affecting Luca and Buddy.

Jessica’s presentation was a wonderful reminder of what can happen when love, faith, and determination are turned into action. The Rotary Club of Louisa was honored to learn more about Bringers of Light and the Lucas-Adkins family’s efforts to help advance research and bring hope to others facing vision loss. Sponsorship information:

Canva.link/bringersoflightsponsors.