Archived Stories 2009
Krissy's New Year's Resolution
Your blind friends make New Year's resolutions, too.
People might easily misjudge Krissy because her face doesn't show expressions of joy, excitement, pleasure, or disappointment. Her speech and sight are also affected by Moebius Syndrome. But look beyond the exterior of Krissy's body to who she really is inside. Visit with Krissy for awhile and you will discover her spark and intelligence.
"NCBC camps mean so much to me," Krissy says. "I love all the activities. I do things I can't do back home. This year I even flew by myself to winter camp."
On this particular day, her sighted guide helps Krissy suit up for downhill skiing. Bright blue sky allows white snow . . .
Two-Color Press Arrives
Printing Efficiency Improves for Large-Print Magazines
Against All Odds
One day in the fall a year ago Jody’s family’s house burned down. No one was home at the time. While virtually everything else was lost in the fire, Jody’s treasured Braille Bible and his NCBC camp trophies were rescued by the firemen.
Jody was born blind. He weighed in at just 1 pound 15 ounces. “I could fit in my mother’s shirt . . .
Volunteers Shine in Arkansas
Norine Westerbeck, director of our NCBC camp at Yorktown Bay, works closely with a number of groups from the Hot Springs and Hot Springs Village, Arkansas, area near the camp.
From the moment blind campers arrived at Camp Yorktown Bay, volunteers added a special and caring touch.
Volunteers came from the Hot Springs Village breakfast & evening Lions Clubs, Cabot Lions Club, Knights of Columbus, along with the Spring Riders Christian Motorcycle Club as well as ABATE (Arkansas Bikers Association Toward Education), Hot Springs Village Woodworkers, Hot Springs Village Anglers. Fountain Lake School District provided the bus and driver to shuttle campers to outside activities. Individuals from various church . . .
CFC Approves NCBC for 2009
The CFC campaign encourages payroll contributions and pledges by Federal civilian, postal, and military donors. The 2009 campaign runs from September 1 to December 15. NCBC’s code is CFC 25160.
The CFC campaign makes it easy for employees to make a life-changing difference. You can make a difference, too! Thank you.
Employee Sherrie Binder Succumbs to Cancer
Now she sleeps pain-free, to rise again at the return of Jesus (2 Thessalonians 4:13-18).
Sherrie had worked full time in the computer services department at Christian Record Services for the Blind since 1991. She provided a vital service as Christian Record’s lead programmer. She wrote or customized special applications for Christian Record’s Gift Records, Lending Library, Direct Mail, Production, Field Ministries, Personal . . .
A Letter from the President
What you decide today
can make a lasting difference
in the life of a blind young person like Derek . . .
Dear Friend,
Derek is a blind teenager who needs your help. He’s at that crucial age when his whole life can be changed. Derek’s blindness resulted from retinopathy of prematurity (ROP).
We are supplying Derek with free Braille and audio books and magazines to keep his active mind busy. But he needs physical activities and encouragement as well – like . . .
A Love Story
I first met Donald and Judy as a referral in Bowling Green. From the start I knew I would enjoy visiting them and getting acquainted. Donald is now over 70 years old, and Judy is younger by at least 10 years. He is totally blind. She legally blind.
The interesting part of their story is how they first met . . . He was always a Kentuckian with a gentle, noticeable drawl and she a Missouri . . .
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