MISSION STATEMENT

To save the next unaware victim from blindness caused by ocular diseases such as Glaucoma.

HISTORY OF THE ORGANIZATION

The J.C. Stroble Glaucoma Awareness Foundation was launched on the USC Upstate Campus on April 11, 2008, by Jekeithlyn Stroble Ross.  Mrs. Ross is the daughter of J. C. Stroble, the legendary caller at the Beacon Drive-In.

He was diagnosed with Glaucoma over 30 years ago.  Mrs. Ross remembers during her childhood hearing her father stay up late at night because he was afraid to sleep.  Her dad would tell her that, “Glaucoma robs you of your sight at night”.  Mrs. Ross felt a desire to help educate the public about Glaucoma and the

The Board of the J C Stroble Glaucoma Awareness Foundation

various ways the disease can be prevented and treated.  In January of 2007, Mrs. Ross enrolled at USC Upstate to study a major in nonprofit organization.

She felt that obtaining such a degree would further the advancement of her foundation and better enable her to serve the community.

The Beacon Restaurant helped play a monumental role with the establishing of the JC Stroble Glaucoma Awareness Foundation. The previous owner of the Beacon, Mr. J.B. White, spent thousands of dollars over with eye professionals and evangelist in an effort to save Mr. Stroble’s sight.

The JC Stroble Glaucoma Awareness Foundation was created from the fears of one man to save the sight of many.

We want to thank local businesses because without their support the J.C. Stroble Glaucoma Awareness Foundation would not be able to work toward our goal.