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MEDIA ALERT
CONTACT: Laurie Headley
Special Events Coordinator
(323) 664-2153 EXT. 343
BLIND PRESCHOOLERS BEAT THE ODDS GRADUATING FROM
THE BLIND CHILDRENS CENTER ON JUNE 24th
WHAT: Blind Childrens Center Annual Graduation Ceremony
WHEN: Friday, June 24, 2005
TIME: 9:30 A.M. (Sharp)
WHERE: Blind Childrens Center
4120 Marathon Street
Los Angeles, CA 90029
Blind and visually impaired children along with their sighted classmates (ages 2 1/2 to 4 1/2) will don tiny caps and gowns as they receive diplomas and certificates from the Mayor’s Office at the Blind Childrens Center’s Annual Graduation Ceremony.
Despite glaucoma, retinopathy of prematurity, cornea transplants, and countless surgeries, these youngsters have beaten the odds by completing the Center’s program, designed to teach young children who are blind and visually impaired the skills necessary to succeed in a sighted world.
Prior to the graduation ceremony the graduates, along with the Center’s other students, will dazzle guests with a musical program prepared in honor of this special day.
The Center’s little students and their families and Center professionals will be available for interviews. All of the children’s stories are compelling and inspiring.
For more information, contact Laurie Headley, (323) 664-2153 ext. 342.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT:
Laurie Headley
Tournament Director (323) 664-2153
CELEBRITIES SET TO TEE OFF FOR CHARITY
LOS ANGELES (May 2, 2005) — Celebrities Haley Joel Osment, Joe Mantenga, Steve Garvey, Ron Masak, Kenny Rankin, Peter Falk, Norm Crosby and more will tee off for charity at the annual Tom Sullivan Blind Childrens Center Celebrity Golf Classic presented by infoUSA on Monday, May 2 at The Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades.
Blind actor, singer, entertainer, and author Tom Sullivan will once again host this years Annual Golf Classic. The all-day event includes 18 holes of golf, a putting contest (and a unique “blind-folded” putting challenge), contest holes, breakfast, lunch, dinner and a live and silent auction.
This year’s title sponsor is infoUSA. Trade Sponsors include; American Airlines, Charles & Danica Perez, Links Magazine, KAS Engineering, Warrior Custom Golf and A&C Marketing.
The Blind Childrens Center Board Member Herb Joiner chairs the event which will feature 36 teams of four players. All of the proceeds benefit the Blind Childrens Center, a non-profit family centered agency dedicated to serving preschool children who are blind or visually impaired and their families. The Center provides educational and support services to help children acquire the necessary skills to build their independence. Last years event raised more than $200,000 to benefit the Center.
To secure your press pass, please contact Laurie Headley, Tournament Director, Blind Childrens Center, (323) 664-2153, ext. 342.
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MEDIA ADVISORY
THE FEEL OF EASTER
YOUNG BLIND CHILDREN EXPERIENCE THE FEEL OF EASTER THROUGH BEEPING TEXTURED EGGS
Blind infants, toddlers and preschoolers will experience the “feel” of Easter by using their sense of hearing and touch to hunt for textured Easter eggs that beep at the Blind Children Center's 17th Annual “Beeping Easter Egg Party” at 9:30 A.M. Blind Childrens Center, 4120 Marathon St., Los Angeles on Thursday, March 17, 2005.
The beeping eggs were developed to enable blind children to hunt for Easter eggs by using their other senses. The siblings of the Center's students will also search for the beeping eggs while wearing blindfolds.
After the hunt is complete, the children will exchange the eggs for an Easter basket filled with tasty treats. The Easter bunny will be hopping around to interact with the children. The youngsters will also have the chance to hug live bunnies, ducks and fluffy, little chicks scampering throughout the yard.
The Center's little students and their families and Center staff will be available for interviews. All of children's stories are compelling and inspiring.
For further information, contact Laurie Headley, (323) 664-2153 ext. 342.
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MEDIA ALERT
ATHLETES WALK, RUN AND BIKE ON BEHALF OF BLIND CHILDREN
WHAT: More than 100 people will take on the challenge of the LA Marathon, Acura LA Bike Tour and the Emerald Nuts 5K Run/Walk on behalf of "Team Blind Children."
WHEN: Sunday, March 6, 2005
WHERE: Mile Marker 10 Between Crenshaw and Venice Blvds.
WHO: Blind Childrens Center
Team Blind Children
4120 Marathon Street
Los Angeles, CA 90029
WHY: To create awareness about childhood blindness and to raise funds for the Blind Childrens Center, a 65-year old agency that serves infants, toddlers and preschoolers who are blind or visually impaired.
MEDIA CONTACT: Laurie Headley, Special Events Coordinator, at (323) 664-2153 ext. 342.
The event will take place rain or shine.
Wonderful photo opportunities.
Power 106 will also be joining us to add to the fun!
Lots of refreshments!
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Lawyer
Resorts to Chilling Lengths to Support the Blind Childrens Center
KING GEORGE ISLAND, Antarctica As if running 26.2 continuous
miles isn't extreme enough.
Lawrence Meyer of Glendale will be one of 190 globetrotting athletes from 13 countries who will travel an average of 8,000 miles each by land, air and sea to run a marathon or half marathon on what is known as the coldest, windiest, iciest and most remote continent on earth. He will be running to raise money for the Blind Childrens Center of Los Angeles.
Meyer will participate in the seventh Antarctica Marathon — a frigid-footed tour over gnarly hills, through icy streams and up and down the ominous Collins Glacier. Taking place on King George Island off the Antarctic Peninsula, the marathon's double-loop course also features a tour though Russian, Chilean, Uruguayan and Chinese scientific research base grounds. The marathon is scheduled for February 26, 2005.
Race day conditions typically feature bone-chilling cold, drifting snow and gale-force winds. Runners also encounter penguins, seals and the predatory brown skua during their icy trek. Known as the "Last Continent," Antarctica boasts a two-mile thick ice cap, spectacular scenery and challenging terrain.
The Blind Childrens Center is a non-profit family centered agency which serves children with visual impairments from birth to school-age. The programs and services help the children acquire skills and build their independence.
Founded by the Delta Gammas of Southern California in 1938, the Center is the only agency in the greater Los Angeles area that provides an extensive range of services to children who are blind and partially sighted and their entire family.
The Center utilizes its expertise and experience to serve families and professionals worldwide through support services, education and research and is considered a model educational institution.
Mr. Meyer is on the
Board of Directors for the Blind Childrens Center.
For more information on the Blind Childrens Center or to interview Larry
Meyer contact Laurie Headley (323)
664-2153 ext. 342.
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Local
Theater Hosts Fundraising Event for Blind Children
On Saturday February 12th, the Blind Childrens Center will hold its first annual
fundraising event entitled, A Night at the Theater.
The event will be the opening night performance of the musical Grease. It is being made possible by the generous donation of 200 tickets from the Civic Light Opera of South Bay Cities and its founder and executive producer James A. Blackman III. Mr. Blackman is also a former employee of the Blind Childrens Center.
The event will begin with a pre-cocktail reception, followed by the performance at 8:00 P.M., and concluding with a VIP cast party immediately following the show.
The Blind Childrens Center is a non-profit organization which serves children with visual impairments from birth to school-age. The Center receives no state or federal funding and relies solely on private donations, grants and fundraising events. All services are completely free of charge to the families and children.
For more information or to purchase tickets please contact Laurie Headley, Special Events Coordinator, at (323) 664-2153 ext. 342.
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