Contact:
Billy Henry, Founder, President/CEO
Northwest Association for Blind Athletes
703 Broadway St, Ste 600
Vancouver, Washington 98660
Local Phone: 1-360-718-2826
Toll Free: 1-800-880-9837
http://www.nwaba.org
bhenry@nwaba.org
Vancouver, Washington—December 11, 2019—Northwest Association for Blind Athletes (NWABA) has announced that they will be hosting a 2-mile snowshoeing experience in Sisters, OR for individuals who are blind and visually impaired. This event will provide individuals with the opportunity to participate in a beginner snowshoe experience. NWABA’s programs are all designed to build confidence by stepping outside one’s comfort zone, to foster friendships with peers who understand what it is like to be visually impaired, and encourage independence through an active, healthy lifestyle.
NWABA’s snowshoeing experience will take place on Saturday, December 14, at Ray Benson Sno-Park in Sisters, OR from 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm. This event is open to individuals of all ages who are blind or visually impaired. With a limited number of spaces remaining, NWABA is expecting eight athletes to attend. Athletes and volunteers interested in attending are encouraged to sign up on www.nwaba.org.
"We are very excited to announce our first snowshoeing event for children, youth, and adults who are blind and visually impaired. This event will support individuals with the tools and resources to participate in a unique snow sport and help them achieve their goals in all areas of life including at school and at home." said Founder, President/CEO, Billy Henry
As a nonprofit organization, NWABA relies on generous contributions to fuel life-changing opportunities for individuals who are blind and visually impaired. Donations to support NWABA are accepted by mailing a check to PO BOX 65265, Vancouver, WA, 98665 or making an online gift at www.nwaba.org. For more information on Northwest Association for Blind Athletes, please contact Billy Henry at 1-360-718-2826, or visit www.nwaba.org.
About NWABA:
The mission of Northwest Association for Blind Athletes (NWABA) is to provide life-changing opportunities through sports and physical activity to individuals who are blind and visually impaired. A group of students who were visually impaired formed the organization in 2007 to ensure that people who are blind were participating in sports and physical activity. Today, NWABA is a rapidly expanding 501(c)(3) charitable organization that provides nearly 1,700 children, youth, and adults with visual impairments tailored programming which improves self-confidence and self-esteem, promotes independence, creates an inclusive community of supporters, and builds the skills necessary to succeed in all areas of life including school and employment.
For information: http://www.nwaba.org or
Contact: bhenry@nwaba.org
Phone: 1-360-718-2826
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