We did it again! We’re proud to have another Cycle for Sight Fundraiser under our belts and we’re deeply grateful to the Rotary Club of Napa for their award of $32,000, our share of the proceeds raised by 2,000 cyclists for the Cycle for Sight 2015 event, and to everyone who contributed to make this award possible.
We are thankful for the hard work of those who raised funds through the pledgereg.com website as well as our individual supporters who raised almost $5,000 in direct donations to support Camp: Tino Benelli, Margie Donovan, Tony Fletcher, Gena Harper, Sean McGee and Prindle Vaux.
Our thanks and congratulations to all the riders and fundraisers!
Deaf-Blind Cyclists Ride in Cycle for Sight
This year, for the first time, an organized group of three deaf-blind cyclists and two volunteer SSPs (Support Service Providers) participated as part of Team LightHouse in Cycle of Sight on April 18. Some rode 25 miles, others did the 15 mile run. With the support of the SSPs, all of the cyclists were able to complete their ride. Next year will see more deaf-blind riders and volunteer SSPs. The Northern California Association of the Deaf-Blind will meet monthly to practice riding tandem bikes.
Save the Date!
We’ve just gotten word from the Napa Rotary Club that Cycle for Sight 2016 will be held on Saturday, April 16. Don’t forget to mark your calendars.
Save the Date: The next Changing Vision Changing Life Immersion at Enchanted Hills is for adults who are monolingual Spanish speaking adults. The week will provide basic instruction in cane use; cooking; independent living skills; introduction to using computers and tablets (iPad); organization and labeling solutions and other resources for support. Most importantly, students will have the opportunity to meet others who are blind or low vision. LightHouse staff, Mentor Teachers and Volunteers will provide instruction in Spanish.
It’s not too late to enroll – we still have a few openings in our upcoming Deaf-Blind Session at Enchanted Hills Camp. The session is for adults 18 years and older with both some visual impairment and deafness. Most of the campers use American Sign Language as their primary mode of communication.
Want to make your summer more than just fun in the sun? Read on for these interesting and worthwhile volunteer opportunities.
Alicia Torres is an East Bay native with low vision who truly enjoys leading an active lifestyle. With two adorable cats and a full social calendar, Alicia can often be found walking beautiful Lake Merritt or breaking a sweat at the gym. She told us, “I want to stay agile. Recently I tripped and almost fell, and I feel that the exercise I’ve done, especially building strength in my legs, really helped me to catch myself. I want to do even more in this area. Having a Fitness Partner would help a great deal, especially making sure I’m using equipment safely.”
