A Race Against Blindness is on its 9th vehicle fundraiser and 2nd with renowned adventure vehicle builder Rossmönster to raise funds for medical research into a therapy for retinitis pigmentosa caused by Bardet-Biedl Syndrome (BBS) – a devastating cause of childhood blindness.
A Race Against Blindness is connected with leading researchers and clinicians in the US and UK who are doing groundbreaking research for Bardet-Biedl Syndrome (BBS) – a devastating cause of childhood blindness. Their fundraisers are helping fund this cutting-edge research and a clinical trial for a new gene therapy that could help children who are going blind due to this.
In October 2024, A Race Against Blindness announced a $1M grant to support this research, and then, in December 2024, they announced a second grant for $2M, bringing the total funds supporting this life-changing research to over $3M!
The founders of A Race Against Blindness, Steve and Kristina Johnston, were personally impacted by RP/BBS when they discovered their son, Luke, was going blind as a result of it. The Johnstons have made it their mission to race for a cure for not only their son but all the other children impacted by this devastating disease.
This Rossmönster Baja LX adventure truck is the latest in a line of incredible adventure vehicles the nonprofit has given away. Past fundraisers have included everything from multiple adventure vans to overland-built trucks to SXSs and overland trailers. You can view their past giveaways and winners on their website. While you’re there, you can learn more about the clinical trials they are working to support, upcoming events, explore stories of impact, and discover more ways to get involved.
Rossmonster Baja LX Adventure Truck
The Baja LX is built on a 2024 Ford F350 Super Duty 4x4 chassis with a custom luxury camper built on the back, and it also comes with $85,000 cash! This package has a combined value of $360,000! This truck is designed for off-grid adventure and is built to tackle tough terrain with confidence.
The Truck
The 2024 Ford F350 Super Duty 4x4 truck is built out and loaded with features:
- Built on a 2024 Ford F350 Super Duty 4x4 Chassis
- 6.7L Powerstroke Diesel engine
- Lariat trim package
○ Black leather interior
○ Technology driver assist features
- Carli suspension lift
- 37” Toyo Open Country Mud Terrain off-road tires
- 20,000lb ComeUp winch
- Full-width, heavy-duty steel bumper
- Automatic running boards
- PIAA aftermarket fog lights
- Baja Designs lightbar
The Camper
The custom camper on the Baja LX comes packed with features such as:
- Proprietary camper with full hardshell pop top for agile low-profile driving but opens to 6’7” tall interior
- 4 seasons ready with air conditioning, heating, and radiant heated floors
- 600-watt solar, 660 amp hours of battery, 3000-watt inverter
- 40 gallons of fresh water, on-demand hot water heater, indoor and outdoor showers
- Sleeping for 4 with cab over queen bed and a convertible, leather dinette
- Full kitchen with induction cooktop, residential-size sink, 12v refrigerator, and microwave
- Exterior gear storage box, MOLLE panels, and MaxxTrax mount/table
- Insulated passthrough from the camper to the cab of the truck
You can enter for a chance to win on their website www.araceagainstblindness.org.
The Details
| START DATE: | November 16, 2024 12:01 am MST |
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END DATE: |
April 27, 2025, 11:59 pm MST |
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DRAWING DATE: |
Approximately 7-10 days after end date |
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ELIGIBILITY: |
Residents of the US and Canada age 18 and older, or of the age of legal majority in your place of residence at the time of entry |
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APPROXIMATE RETAIL VALUE (ARV): |
$360,000 (Vehicle + Cash) |
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SELECTION TRANSPARENCY: |
Random selection by third-party administration company |
About A Race Against Blindness
A Race Against Blindness is a family-run and founded Section 501(c)(3) non-profit founded by Steve & Kristina Johnston. Upon discovering their son’s rare genetic condition called retinitis pigmentosa caused by Bardet-Biedl Syndrome (BBS) – which is causing him to gradually lose his vision, Steve and Kristina took action and founded A Race Against Blindness to fund clinical trials and find a cure for retinitis pigmentosa.
Companies Supporting this Fundraiser Giveaway
Rossmönster, MOORE Expo, and OVR.
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