FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Billy Henry, Programs Director
Northwest Association for Blind Athletes
PO BOX 65265
Vancouver, Washington 98665
Phone: 1-800-880-9837
http://www.nwaba.org
billy@nwaba.org
Successful Benefit Concert for Blind Athletes
Vancouver, WA—January 24, 2008—The Northwest Association for Blind Athletes is pleased to announce that the group’s latest event was a tremendous success. On January 12th a benefit concert was held in downtown Vancouver at the Hilton Hotel. “Out of Sight,” the Rock Combo from the Washington State School for the Blind opened the show. National recording artists, Curtis Salgado and Alan Hager, then followed with an outstanding Blues show that delighted the crowd.
Over $1,500 was raised to help support the mission of the Northwest Association for Blind Athletes. The funds raised at this event will provide the opportunity to continue the advancement of the organization as a 501 © 3 organization and provide scholarships for blind and visually impaired athletes to attend upcoming sports competitions.
About NWABA:
The Northwest Association for Blind Athletes (NWABA) exists to encourage blind and visually impaired persons to participate in sporting programs. NWABA will award scholarships to our members and organize clinics, competitions, practices, and Teams to help improve the Physical Fitness and confidence of the blind and visually impaired.
For information: http://www.nwaba.org or
Contact: benefitconcert@nwaba.org
Phone: 1-800-880-9837 extension 4