NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
5th Annual Blind Awareness Walk-A-Thon Raises over $50,000
Close to 600 walkers turned out for the New Hampshire Association for the Blind’s 5th Annual Blind Awareness Walk-A-Thon held in Concord in late May.
For the second year in a row, special awards were presented to both Jesse’s Angels Team from the Red
Arrow, Manchester “the Top Team Fundraiser” ($3152) and Frank Haley “the Top Individual Fundraiser” ($3876). Scott Geraghty won the 50/50 raffle and graciously gave half of it back to the Association. Live music was provided by “Off the Cuff” and the Concord Coachmen. Chair of the Walk was Frank Spain of Swanzey, also a Board member. Twenty-seven Teams participated along with individuals who sought sponsorship. Teams represented the following geographic areas of the state: Upper Valley, Lakes Region, Concord, Manchester, Nashua, and the Seacoast. Among those who walked were clients using a white cane, the symbol of blindness; those with dog guides or with a sighted guide. Proceeds from the Walk-A-Thon will support the many rehabilitation services provided to adults and children living with blindness in New Hampshire.
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Senator John Sununu visits McGreal Sight Center
Senator John Sununu met with Roxann Mayros, President & CEO of the National Council of Private Agencies for the Blind and Visually Impaired and George F. Theriault, President & CEO of the NH Association for the Blind at the McGreal Sight Center, Concord to discuss the Medicare Low Vision Demonstration Project.
Jo Adcock Award Recipient Sought
This award will honor an individual who has shown outstanding service in the blindness field and will be presented at the annual meeting of the New Hampshire Association for the Blind in November 2008. Read more »
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