Members of the At Large Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind New Mexico gather during last Saturday’s fundraiser at Bathtub Row Brewing Co-Op included, from left, Frank Maestas, Will Harmon, Janice, Anne Rutherford and Janet Montoya. If you missed the event and would like to donate, contact Janet Montoya at (505) 672-9626. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com
Tara Chavez, president of National Federation of the Blind New Mexico traveled to Los Alamos for Saturday’s fundraiser. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com
BY JANET MONTOYA
President
At Large Chapter of
National Federation of the Blind NM
The At Large Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind of New Mexico (ALCNFBNM) says “THANK YOU” to everyone that joined us at our 1st annual fundraiser on October 7 held at the Bathtub Row Brewery. The support we received is truly appreciated. The fundraiser was totally organized and promoted by blind individuals that represent the ALCNFBNM.
The National Federation of the Blind is a community of members and friends who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation’s blind. Every day we work together to help blind people live the lives they want.
For more information, go to www.nfb.org
Volunteer Laci Reynolds-Harmon at the Cake Walk and Silent Auction table. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com
These three young people brightened everyone’s day at the fundraiser for the At Large Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind New Mexico at Bathtub Row Brewing Co-Op. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com
Will Harmon, right, and friend teamed up for a cornhole game. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com
James WernIcke, left, special guest for last Saturday’s fundraiser, chats with Victor Rutherford about emerging technology for smart walking sticks for the visually-impaired featuring a camera and computer vision technology. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com
Scene from Bathtub Row Brewing Co-Op Sunday, October 7 during a fundraiser for the At Large Chapter of National Federation of the Blind New Mexico. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com
Janet Montoya, left, and daughter-in-law Beth Joy Job. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com
Volunteers for the cornhole games were Gracie and Riley Harmon. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com