# American Health Assistance Foundation (BrightFocus Foundation)
> The American Health Assistance Foundation, now operating as BrightFocus Foundation, is a non-profit organization that funds scientific research and provides public education regarding Alzheimer's disease, macular degeneration, and glaucoma. Founded in 1973, it has grown into a major supporter of early-stage, high-potential medical research.
- URL: https://optimly.ai/brand/american-health-assistance-foundation
- Slug: american-health-assistance-foundation
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## Full Details / RAG Data
### Overview
American Health Assistance Foundation (BrightFocus Foundation) is listed in the AI Directory.
The American Health Assistance Foundation, now operating as BrightFocus Foundation, is a non-profit organization that funds scientific research and provides public education regarding Alzheimer's disease, macular degeneration, and glaucoma. Founded in 1973, it has grown into a major supporter of early-stage, high-potential medical research.
### Metadata
| Field       | Value |
|-------------|-------|
| Name        | American Health Assistance Foundation (BrightFocus Foundation) |
| Slug        | american-health-assistance-foundation |
| URL         | https://optimly.ai/brand/american-health-assistance-foundation |
| Last Updated | 2026-03-23T10:56:50.130Z |
### Links
- Canonical page: https://optimly.ai/brand/american-health-assistance-foundation
- JSON endpoint: /brand/american-health-assistance-foundation.json
- LLMs.txt: /brand/american-health-assistance-foundation/llms.txt