Contact:
Billy Henry, Founder & CEO – bhenry@nwaba.org
Northwest Association for Blind Athletes
805 Broadway St., Ste 750 • Vancouver, Washington 98660
Local Phone: 1-360-448.7254 Toll Free: 1-800-880-9837
http://www.nwaba.org
media@nwaba.org
Vancouver, Washington—November 21st, 2024—Northwest Association for Blind Athletes (NWABA) is seeking support on GivingTuesday to help fund nutritious meals and snacks for the blind or visually impaired children, youth, adults, and military veterans served by the organization.
GivingTuesday is a global crowdfunding event created to inspire community members to take a pause during the hectic holiday season to remember and support their favorite nonprofit charities. Giving Tuesday takes place annually on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving and Black Friday.
The dollars raised during this day of giving will provide food support to athletes who participate in NWABA programs & services.
Food insecurity is a significant challenge faced by many of the athletes served by the NWABA. Many of our participants come from low-income households where consistent access to nutritious meals is not always guaranteed. This challenge is particularly pronounced among our youth athletes, who rely on regular and balanced meals for their physical development and overall well-being.
Healthy meals and snacks are provided to athletes at each of NWABA’s seven residential Camp Spark sessions. Nutritious snacks are provided at each of NWABA’s Sports Outreach program events which are held year-round.
Our fundraising goal for GivingTuesday is $30,000. Thanks to our generous match pool donors, gifts will be matched 1:1 up to $15,000. The annual budget to provide healthy meals and snacks is nearly $100,000. Donors to the match pool include RiteAid, McCords Vancouver Toyota, George and Cindy Middleton, Jayson and Meghan Robidoux and an anonymous donor.
How to support: On December 3rd, go to www.nwaba.org/givingtuesday and make a donation.
“For many of our athletes, knowing that a meal will be provided removes a significant barrier to attendance, allowing them to focus on enjoying the physical activities and the camaraderie that comes with being part of a supportive community. By addressing food insecurity within our programs, NWABA is not only promoting physical health but also fostering a more inclusive environment where all athletes have the opportunity to thrive. We greatly appreciate the support of our match donors and our community on GivingTuesday and throughout the year.” – said Billy Henry, Founder, President & CEO.
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 association 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 delivers more than 5,000 program and service interactions annually to children, youth, adults and military veterans 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: Billy Henry, Founder & CEO, bhenry@nwaba.org
Phone: 1-360-448-7254
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