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Only 10 days and raising twice as much as they did last year.
June 28, 2011
MEDIA CONTACT:
Jessica Singleton
Public Relations and Marketing Coordinator
Blind Childrens Center
(323) 664-2153 Ext. 304
CELEBRITIES TEE OFF FOR BLIND CHILDRENS CENTER
LOS ANGELES, CA – On Monday, June 27, 2011, celebrities from stage, screen and the sports world took to the course at the 19th annual Tom Sullivan Blind Childrens Center Celebrity Golf Classic presented by John Hancock Life Insurance at The Riviera Country Club.
The charity golf tournament is an annual all-day event that benefits the Blind Childrens Center, a non-profit family centered agency dedicated to serving children from birth to Second grade who are blind or visually impaired.
This year’s festivities included a morning golf clinic with famed golf instructor, Jim Hardy, 18 holes of golf, 3 contest holes, breakfast, lunch, dinner, a raffle for a wonderful 7-day trip to the Bahamas, (including airfare), and a silent auction filled with hundreds of wonderful items.
Celebrities involved in this year’s event included: Pat Boone, John Brenkus, Don Felder, Steve Garvey, Richard Karn, Joe Mantegna, Ron Masak, Don Slaught, Alan Thicke and Robert Torti.
The Blind Childrens Center is a non profit family-centered agency devoted to helping children, who are blind or visually impaired, become independent and lead productive lives. The Center’s programs and services help the children, from infants through Second grade, acquire skills and build their independence..
Photos available upon request.
Blind Childrens Center
4120 Marathon Street
Los Angeles, CA 90029
(323) 664.2153
(323) 665-3828 Fax
www.blindchildrenscenter.org
SCBA NUMBER: 1477011-238 CH (currently renewing)
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May 27, 2011
MEDIA CONTACT:
Jessica Singleton
Public Relations and Marketing Coordinator
Blind Childrens Center
(323) 664-2153 Ext. 304
BITTERSWEET TEARS OF JOY FOR FAMILIES OF THE BLIND CHILDRENS CENTER
LOS ANGELES, CA – On Friday, May 27, families and staff gathered around the small stage in the back playground at the Blind Childrens Center to celebrate the graduation of several students, including their first Second Grade Class.
"Graduation is always a bittersweet day," said Dr. Fernanda Armenta-Schmitt, Director of Education and Family Services. "We are sad to see them go but very excited for their future and new found independence."
Blind Childrens Center's program is designed to teach young children who are blind or visually impaired the skills they need to succeed in the world independently. For some of the graduates, vision impairment is only one of many struggles they deal with on a daily basis.
All of the students with visual impairment that graduated from the Second Grade program have come a long way from when they arrived at the Center as infants.
The graduates and fellow students presented a wonderful musical program for the families in honor of this special day. Tears were shed and children embraced as they are about to enter into a world where they will not only survive, but thrive.
The Blind Childrens Center is a non profit family-centered agency devoted to helping children, who are blind or visually impaired, have the best quality and most productive lives possible. The Center's programs and services help the children, from infants through Second grade, acquire skills and build their independence.
Photos available upon request.
Blind Childrens Center
4120 Marathon Street
Los Angeles, CA 90029
(323) 664.2153
(323) 665-3828 Fax
www.blindchildrenscenter.org
SCBA NUMBER: 1477011-238 CH (currently renewing)
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March 22, 2011
MEDIA CONTACT:
Jessica Singleton
Public Relations and Marketing Coordinator
Blind Childrens Center
(323) 664-2153 Ext. 304
ATHLETES AND VOLUNTEERS CELEBRATE MARATHON SUCCESS FOR BLIND CHILDREN
LOS ANGELES, CA – On Saturday and Sunday, March 19th and 20th, runners and walkers hit the streets of Los Angeles in the LA Big 5K and Honda LA Marathon presented by K-Swiss to benefit the Blind Childrens Center.
Despite the bad weather, over 100 volunteers came out to cheer on our 75 athletes who made up Team Blind Childrens Center.
Team members raised more than $35,000.
The Blind Childrens Center is a non profit family-centered agency devoted to helping children, who are blind or visually impaired, have the best quality and most productive lives possible. The Center’s programs and services help the children, from infants through Second grade, acquire skills and build their independence.
Photos available upon request.
Blind Childrens Center
4120 Marathon Street
Los Angeles, CA 90029
(323) 664.2153
(323) 665-3828 Fax
www.blindchildrenscenter.org
SCBA NUMBER: 1477011-238 CH (currently renewing)
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February 15, 2011
MEDIA CONTACT:
Jessica Singleton
Public Relations and Marketing Coordinator
Blind Childrens Center
(323) 664-2153 Ext. 304
DELTA GAMMAS HOST VALENTINE'S PARTY FOR THE BLIND CHILDRENS CENTER
LOS ANGELES, CA – On Monday, February 14, 2011, Delta Gammas from throughout Southern California hosted a Valentine's Party for the children of the Blind Childrens Center.
The ladies brought healthy snacks and lots of Valentine's cards, including cards that were personalized in Braille, for the kids to enjoy. The party was coordinated by the Delta Gamma Glendale/Burbank alumnae chapter. Over 30 Delta Gamma volunteers from Cal State Long Beach, Loyola Marymount University, USC and UCLA came to play with the kids.
The Blind Childrens Center is a non profit family-centered agency devoted to helping children, who are blind or visually impaired, have the best quality and most productive lives possible. The Center's programs and services help the children, from infants through Second grade, acquire skills and build their independence.
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February 10, 2011
MEDIA CONTACT:
Jessica Singleton
Public Relations and Marketing Coordinator
Blind Childrens Center
(323) 664-2153 Ext. 304
BLIND A CAPPELLA TRIO OUTASIGHT SING FOR BLIND CHILDREN
Los Angeles based a cappella doo whop trio, OutASight, comprised of three blind singers—Elizardo Del Rio, Robert Smith and Otis Albert—made a special appearance at the Blind Childrens Center to sing for the children and parents on February 9, 2011.
The group sang classic love songs for the children and their parents and offered kind words and hope for a bright future to all of the families with blind and visually impaired children.
OutASight member Robert Smith, is a former student of Blind Childrens Center who was presented with an achievement award from the Center in September. The award is given each year to a Center graduate who has accomplished great success. Robert Smith is the son of Grammy Award winner, OC Smith.
The Blind Childrens Center is a non profit family-centered agency devoted to helping children, who are blind or visually impaired, have the best quality and most productive lives possible. The Center's programs and services help the children, from infants through Second grade, acquire skills and build their independence.
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January 12, 2011
MEDIA CONTACT:
Laurie Headley
Assistant Director of Development
Blind Childrens Center
(323) 664-2153 Ext. 342
GOLFERS TAKE TO THE COURSE FOR BLIND CHILDREN
SAN GABRIEL, CA – On Thursday, January 6, 2011, twelve golfers hit the course at the San Gabriel Country Club for the 11th Annual "Longest Day of Golf" to raise funds for the Blind Childrens Center. The golfers raised $50,000 to receive a matching grant courtesy of The Louis W. & Gladyce L. Foster Family Foundation which brought the day's total to $100,000 for the children. The day began at sunrise with breakfast, followed by a round of golf. After a short break for lunch, the golfers resumed play for another 18 holes, concluding with a dinner buffet and awards presentation.
Dr. Richard French, a Pasadena resident and member of San Gabriel Country Club, organizes this event every year to raise money for the Blind Childrens Center. The Blind Childrens Center is a non profit family-centered agency devoted to helping children, who are blind or visually impaired, have the best quality and most productive lives possible. The Center's programs and services help the children, from infants through Second grade, acquire skills and build their independence.
Photos available upon request.
Blind Childrens Center
4120 Marathon Street
Los Angeles, CA 90029
(323) 664.2153
(323) 665-3828 Fax
www.blindchildrenscenter.org
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December 14, 2010
MEDIA CONTACT:
Jessica Singleton
Public Relations and Marketing Coordinator
Blind Childrens Center
(323) 664-2153 Ext. 304
LAPD PROVIDES HOLIDAY CHEER FOR YOUNG BLIND CHILDREN
LOS ANGELES, CA - The Blind Childrens Center's 39th annual Holiday Party with Santa was held on Friday, December 10, 2010 at the Center. Santa made a visit with vans full of toys that were donated by the officers and staff of the Rampart and Records & Identification Divisions of the Los Angeles Police Department and the LAPD Centurions Football team.
The excitement started from the moment Santa arrived in a squad car followed by a stream of squad cars with sirens blaring. Activities included visits with Santa, toy donations from the officers and staff of LAPD and holiday performances by the students. A delicious lunch was graciously donated by Lauren Fricchione, Jason Cestaro and Mike Gans, the owners of Smoke City Market in Sherman Oaks.
Smoke City Market was fortunate enough to receive sponsorship from some of their suppliers: John Macdonald, Steve Hoyt and Steve Magidow of Rancho Foods, and Brian Perlman from Sysco.
Photos available upon request.
About Blind Childrens Center
The Blind Childrens Center is a non profit family-centered agency devoted to helping children, who are blind or visually impaired, have the best quality and most productive lives possible. The Center's programs and services help the children, from infants through First grade, acquire skills and build their independence.
Blind Childrens Center
4120 Marathon Street
Los Angeles, CA 90029
(323) 664.2153
(323) 665-3828 Fax
www.blindchildrenscenter.org
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October 29, 2010
MEDIA CONTACT:
Jessica Singleton
Public Relations and Marketing Coordinator
Blind Childrens Center
(323) 664-2153 Ext. 304
LES MARRAINES AUXILIARY HOST HALLOWEEN LUNCHEON BENEFITTING BLIND CHILDRENS CENTER
LOS ANGELES, CA - The 17th annual Les Marraines Halloween luncheon benefitting the Blind Childrens Center of Los Angeles was held on Friday, October 29, 2010 at the Olympic Collection Hotel. This year's Halloween Les Marraines luncheon featured a raffle, unique boutique and entertainment by Gavin MacLeod who is known for his role as Captain Merrill Stubing on “The Love Boat.”
Les Marraines, which means Godmothers, is an auxiliary group whose goal is to raise money for children's charities. Along with the luncheon, the auxiliary hosts a white elephant gift exchange during the winter holidays to raise additional funds.
The Blind Childrens Center has been Les Marraines' designated charity for the past 17 years. The Blind Childrens Center is a non profit family-centered agency devoted to helping children, who are blind or visually impaired, have the best quality and most productive lives possible. The Center's programs and services help the children, from infants through second grade, acquire skills and build their independence.
SCBA #: 1477011-238 CH
Blind Childrens Center
4120 Marathon Street
Los Angeles, CA 90029
(323) 664-2153
(323) 665-3828 FAX
www.blindchildrenscenter.org
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October 21, 2010
MEDIA CONTACT:
Jessica Singleton
Public Relations and Marketing Coordinator
Blind Childrens Center
(323) 664-2153 Ext. 304
LAPD CENTURIONS HOST PICNIC FOR BLIND CHILDRENS CENTER FAMILIES
The LAPD’s Centurions football team sponsored a “Fall Family Picnic.”
LOS ANGELES, CA - The Los Angeles Police Department’s Centurions football team sponsored a “Fall Family Picnic” for the Blind Childrens Center families on Thursday, October 21, 2010. In addition to cooking and serving food for the children, the team also presented the Center with a check for $4,000.
The Centurions football team is a non profit organization whose goal is to play football to raise money for the Blind Childrens Center of Los Angeles. Through the Centurions efforts, more than $500,000 has been raised over the past 30 years. The Centurions are sworn LAPD officers who compete during their off time in a regional football conference against other police and fire agencies in the Western United States.
The Blind Childrens Center is a non profit family-centered agency devoted to helping children, who are blind or visually impaired, have the best quality and most productive lives possible. The Center’s programs and services help the children, from infants through second grade, acquire skills and build their independence.
SCBA #: 1477011-238 CH
Blind Childrens Center
4120 Marathon Street
Los Angeles, CA 90029
(323) 664-2153
(323) 665-3828 FAX
www.blindchildrenscenter.org
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October 8, 2010
MEDIA CONTACT:
Jessica Singleton
Public Relations and Marketing Coordinator
Blind Childrens Center
(323) 664-2153 Ext. 304
CYCLISTS RIDING OVER 500 MILES TO RAISE MONEY FOR BLIND CHILDREN
Two San Francisco men took a 10 day bike ride to benefit the Blind Childrens Center in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES, CA—On Sept. 27 at 8 a.m., San Francisco locals Dylan Cannon and Justin Miller took off on their bikes from Four Barrel Coffee, located at 375 Valencia St. in the mission district of San Francisco down to San Diego as a benefit ride for the Blind Childrens Center in Los Angeles, a nonprofit school for blind and visually impaired children, for the second year in a row.
"We have selected the Blind Childrens Center as our beneficiary because they are locally based in California, are reputable and well established since 1938, and primarily, because an experience such as taking in the beauty of the California coastline by bicycle is an experience most of these children will never have," said Dylan Cannon on why they chose Blind Childrens Center to fundraise for.
The two ambitious young men surpassed their goal of $5,000 by over $400. This is double the amount they raised last year which was just over $2,500.
They asked friends, family, and local members of the community for individual sponsorships of only $10 (one dollar for every day of riding). Many people generously donated even more than they were asked.
Dylan and Justin arrived at the Center at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, October 5th. They spent time visiting the first grade class and showing their bikes to the children at recess. The children were amazed by the big bicycles and quickly befriended the riders.
They arrived safely in San Diego and the Blind Childrens Center is so thankful for all the hard work put forth by these two wonderful young men. We are looking forward to building the tradition for years to come.
About Blind Childrens Center
The Blind Childrens Center is a nonprofit, family-centered agency which serves children with visual impairments from birth to school age. The Center utilizes its expertise and experience to serve families and professionals worldwide through support services, educational and training publications and research support. For more information, to make a donation, or to volunteer for an upcoming event please visit http://www.blindchildrenscenter.org.
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