Vancouver, February 28th, 2015. Northwest Association for Blind Athletes hosted the organization’s sixth annual Dinner & Auction, Bring It! at the Hilton Vancouver, WA. More than 400 guests attended the event and helped the organization raise nearly $175,000 to support programming for individuals who are blind or visually impaired. Mark Matthias, Owner of Beaches Restaurant & Bar, and Kim Capeloto, Executive Vice President of Riverview Community Bank, entered the room on a tandem bike. Both served as MCs throughout the evening.
About NWABA:
The mission of the Northwest Association for Blind Athletes is to provide life-changing opportunities through sports and physical activity to individuals who are blind and visually impaired. The organization changes the lives of blind and visually impaired youth and adults with sports throughout Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana. Our athletes develop belief in themselves. Breaking down barriers and isolation, they become an active part of their schools and communities. Experiencing the power of sports, our participants aspire, excel and have fun.
Please contact Billy Henry at 360.718.2826 or bhenry@nwaba.org with any questions.
Billy Henry, Founder/Executive Director
Northwest Association for Blind Athletes
Mailing Address:
PO Box 65265
Vancouver, WA 98665-0009
Physical Address:
311 West Evergreen Blvd, Ste. 200
Vancouver, WA 98660-3371
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