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Celebrating More Than 80 Years of Supporting Visually Impaired Children

Los Angeles, CA. The Light the Way Celebration was held virtually on May 6, 2021 to honor people who have both contributed to and benefited from the work done by the Blind Children’s Center. The event was hosted by actor Blake Stadnik, who began his career after losing most of his vision to Stargardt’s Disease. Among the honorees were Dr. Karen Arcos, a BCC alumna who recently completed her PhD, Dr. Fredy Perez, BCC board member Carolyn Newberry, and Citizens Business Bank as a corporate honoree.

Host Blake Stadnik, best known for his role on NBC’s This Is Us.

The event was preceded by a virtual wine tasting party led by a professional sommelier, where wine and accompanying cheeses were delivered to patrons of the celebration across Greater Los Angeles, Orange County, and South Bay areas. Along with fun musical performances, parents of children being supported by the Blind Children’s Center had the chance to share their experience with and appreciation for the people at BCC during the celebration, allowing patrons to truly see the effects of the work done by the organization.

Martha Arredondo with son, Christopher, a student of BCC for the past 3 years.

The Light the Way Celebration was accompanied by a virtual silent auction that went on from April 29, 2021 to May 7, 2021. Auction items included a glamping package by Under Canvas, exclusive conversations with LA Dodgers’ Steve Garvey and the real-life inspiration behind Tom Cruise’s character Jerry Maguire, and many games and luxury items. The event was a success and ticket purchases, auction purchases, and donations up to $40,000 were generously matched by the Mawardi Foundation, helping immensely to change the lives of visually impaired children.

About the Blind Children’s Center:

The Blind Children’s Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1938 by Southern California Delta Gammas. Each year the Center serves approximately 80 children who are blind or visually impaired and provides an array of support services for more than 300 family members. Our goal is to optimize each child’s development and opportunities to lead a meaningful life through a comprehensive program beginning with early intervention, followed by an educational curriculum specifically adapted to the needs of each student.

To learn more about the Blind Children’s Center, click here: https://www.blindchildrenscenter.org/

Shriya Nayyar

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