Posted on October 6, 2024
Crafting Vision: A Night of Hope & Inspiration for the Blind and Visually Impaired
October is Blindness Awareness Month, and the community is coming together to help raise awareness and funds for those who are blind and have low vision. People can still attend Crafting Vision, the annual fundraising event for the Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (ABVI).
WHEN: Thursday, October 10, from 6:00 to 9:00pm
WHERE: Warner Norcross + Judd LLP, 150 Ottawa Ave NW, Suite 1500, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Since 1913, ABVI has been helping individuals with low vision or blindness thrive in a sighted world. Funds from this event help their expert staff provide low vision services, rehabilitation, education, and vision aids. Every year they work with over 1,000 children and adults across Michigan.
“The community support at this event is crucial to fund our services,” said Tim Tuthill, Executive Director, Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired. “We want to restore hope for everyone experience vision impairments and help them to maintain their independence in their daily lives.”
Guests at Crafting Vision will enjoy heavy hors d’oeuvres and craft cocktails all while contributing to a meaningful cause. Purchases tickets or view sponsorship opportunities here. For more information visit www.abvimi.org or contact Tim Tuthill at tim.tuthill@maryfreebed.com or 616.840.7177.
Learn more about Crafting Vision in this livestream with the MCs for the event ABVI client, Tanis Hooker, and WOOD TV8’s Teresa Weakley:
About ABVI
The Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (ABVI) has been serving the low vision and blind community in West Michigan since 1913. Founded by Roberta Griffith, the first blind woman in the U.S. to graduate from a school for sighted students, ABVI provides low vision services, rehabilitation, education, and vision aids. In 2020, ABVI became an independent subsidiary of Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation, enhancing offerings for individuals at both organizations. ABVI’s team of expert, low-vision professionals serve over 1,000 children and adults annually from across Michigan, ensuring people with visual impairments can thrive in a sighted world. For more information, visit www.abvimi.org or call 616-458-1187.
