Angela Ricketts

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Author / Speaker / Artist / Entrepreneur / Advocate

In 2016, my five-year-old son was diagnosed with a rare eye disease that leads to blindness—the same that took my grandfather's sight. Struggling through fear and grief, I turned back to clay. As a child, I made simple worry stones with my father. This time, I pressed a hole at the center—transforming them into Sight Stones, symbols of vision loss and hope. Each one is a handcrafted reminder that we're stronger together.

From that moment, Sight Stones became a way to transform pain into purpose. Each handcrafted stone carries a message: Never Lose Sight. A reminder that even in our darkest moments, we can choose to see what matters most - connection, love, and hope. When you hold or share a Sight Stone, you are part of something larger. You support critical research for rare eye diseases. You help remind someone they are not alone. And you spread a ripple effect of presence, kindness, and resilience.

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Oct. 8, 2026

Never Lose Sight: Angela Ricketts on Bringing Light to Rare Eye Diseases

In a world where challenges often seem insurmountable, finding purpose amidst adversity can be a powerful tool for personal growth. Angela Ricketts, an inspiring author, businesswoman, and nonprofit owner, shared her journey of resilience and discussed her son’s diagnosis at age five with an ultra-rare progressive blinding disease. She explains how grief inspired her nonprofit Sight Stones and her book Never Lose Sight with 100% proceeds supporting research.