4/21/11 Update: Classic NECN segment on Eric Sollee, former Carroll Center for the Blind fencing instructor http://bit.ly/fX8JsR - Eric has passed away since this segment aired years ago on NECN. I recently came across it and was reminded of Eric's love of life and his fantastic teaching ability. The Carroll Center for the Blind continues with Eric's spirit!
3/24/11 Update: Jini, Carl and KaeAnn have successful careers due to technology training at Carroll Center for the Blind. http://bit.ly/ecm8oi
3/22/11 Update: Rabih Dow is in charge of rehabilitation services at CCB. Rabih lost his vision at age 15 and is a former client at CCB. His artwork is inspirational!! Visit his website & view his amazing art. http://rabihdow.com CCB helped shape Rabih into the great man he is today.
3/21/11 Update: "Working Blind" is an acclaimed film that was filmed at CCB. To view fun outtakes, click here > http://bit.ly/eNuxcm CCB does such great work!
3/7/11 Update: Nadine is an employee at CCB and her story moves me. Please take a moment to hear her story: http://bit.ly/eQUega
1/24/11 Update: I'd love to have CCB get a great start to 2011! Please help!
12/23/10 Update: We're in the home stretch! In this holiday season, I ask that you make your credit card happy. Do a great thing and donate to CCB. Take a look at the happy faces of the clients in this new picture: http://twitpic.com/3iqewo These are just a few of the fine folks who will benefit from your donation. Please put some more smiles on their faces!
12/18/10 Update: Thank you for all your support! With one week until Christmas, I ask you to please dig deep and help make it a great Christmas for CCB!
12/7/10 Update: I interviewed Joe, a blind man in charge of development at CCB. Joe is a great guy & another great example of why I'm raising money for the Carroll Center! Interview with Joe
12/3/10 Update: I recently had the pleasure of interviewing some blind staff members at CCB. Janet and Brian are amazing folks! They are shining examples of why I am raising money for CCB: Interview with Janet Interview with Brian
11/29/10 Update: I spoke with the staff of the Carroll Center and they are overwhelmed and touched by your response! I kindly ask that during this holiday season, please continue your support. Donate and or spread the word via Twitter, Facebook or e-mail. The Carroll Center held a Tech Fair that was covered by the Boston Globe. The Carroll Center is able to provide blind clients with fantastic technology due in part to your generous donations: Advances in mobile technology provide the blind with new tools
11/24/10 Update: Huge thanks to all who have spread the word & or donated! I'm touched! Please don't stop!! I recently wrote a blog article about why I am raising money for the Carroll Center. Please take a moment & read it: Why am I raising money for Carroll Center for the Blind?
Thank you for visiting my fundraising page!
The Carroll Center for the Blind is truly a very special place. Celebrating its 75th anniversary next year, CCB has helped persons with vision loss triumph over adversity. This cause is very close to my heart. I ask that you please help CCB continue their mission and donate. If you can't afford much, a small donation is very much appreciated. If you have deep pockets, please be generous!
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To see examples of how the Carroll Center has affected people's lives, please click the following links to learn about their stories.
Bruce
Bhavi
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