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Light the Way - Walk for Independence
Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind's (CLB) 6th Annual Light the Way - Walk for Independence encourages people of all ages, particularly people who are blind or visually impaired, to maintain active and productive lifestyles. Coinciding with National Disability Employment Awareness Month, this year’s Light the Way fundraising event will provide participants with a morning of fun-filled exercise, camaraderie and entertainment. Join CLB and walk the scenic, historic, and accessible route between the US Capitol and the Washington Monument. Interested participants will also have the opportunity to guide walkers who are blind or visually impaired. Leading this guiding experience will be CLB’s ambassador, triathlete Charlie Plaskon, who is visually impaired. 

Support CLB by participating in the 6th Annual Light the Way – Walk for Independence. Proceeds from this year’s Light the Way fundraising event will help CLB to remain a strong community resource for residents in the Washington metropolitan area for years to come.

Once you register, be sure to hit the blue "Share" button on the upper right-hand corner of your personal fundraising page. Use this sharing option as an easy way to spread the word about your participation in this year's Light the Way - Walk for Independence! 

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Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind
In Support of Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind
Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind (CLB) is an engaged, community leader in the Washington metropolitan area serving people of all ages who are experiencing vision loss. Clients of CLB receive service, training and employment resources that support the whole person, at every level of independence and stage of life. Through vision screenings, a mobile eye care unit, independent living skills training, support groups for youth and adults, career counseling and job placement, CLB enables clients to reclaim personal and professional independence by learning to advocate for themselves and address the challenges that arise from vision loss. CLB is a private, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. Contributions to CLB are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. CLB's tax identification number is 530196609. 
"We are excited to announce the sixth annual "Light the Way" event, taking place on October 9, 2016. For 116 years, Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind has been supporting, training, and employing people who are blind or have severe vision loss in our community. Join us on the National Mall as we walk for independence of those individuals with vision loss. Let's make this an extraordinary event!"
Tony Cancelosi
President and CEO
Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind
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  2. Douglass Peagler
    Douglass Peagler gave a $100 donation to support Elizabeth Knipp
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  3. Karl Kilburg
    Karl Kilburg gave a $100 donation to support Michael Jacoby of Broad Street Realty
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  4. Carol Patton
    Carol Patton gave a $100 donation to support Kathy Burleson of Team Burleson
    For a great cause! Carol & David
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    • Carl Burleson
      Carl Burleson

      Thanks, Auntie Ca-Jo! Baby Smoool.
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  6. Margaret Cundiff
    Margaret Cundiff gave a $50 donation to support Team Burleson
    Dedication In Honor of: My Mother...
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    • Carl Burleson
      Carl Burleson

      Thanks, Margaret!!! You are a wonderful momHOO friend!
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  7. Barry Grossman
    Barry Grossman gave a $100 donation to support Michael Jacoby of Broad Street Realty
    Happy to support yournSstep-by-step help of CLB.
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  8. Beth Parker
    Beth Parker gave a $25 donation to support Team MABEL
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  9. Judy Markoe & Duca
    Judy Markoe & Duca gave a $50 donation to support Beth Lawrence of Team MABEL
    Dedication In Honor of: Evie Boden
    We'll be with you in spirit, Beth & family!! And virtual walking for my cousin who is losing her sight. Thanks for all you do! xx Judy & Duca
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  10. Richard Campanelli
    Richard Campanelli gave a donation to support Carl Burleson of Team Burleson
    Thanks for walking!
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  11. Amy Fortin Hucker
    Amy Fortin Hucker gave a $30 donation to support Team MABEL
    Have a great time! Great cause!
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  13. Yael Flusberg
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    Go team!!!
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  16. Kristin Pichon
    Kristin Pichon gave a $50 donation to support Taylor Runion of The Shifty Shades
    Way to go Taylor and the Shifty Shades! You ROCK!
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    Dedication In Honor of: Allie Alfonso
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  21. Cindy Zook
    Cindy Zook gave a $100 donation to support Carl Burleson of Team Burleson
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  22. Cindy Zook
    Cindy Zook gave a $100 donation to support Carl Burleson of Team Burleson
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  23. Joanne Rodes
    Joanne Rodes gave a $40 donation to support Lisa Cascone of The Shifty Shades
    Lisa and Stephanie, Good luck on your fundraising!
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  24. Harvey Goodman
    Harvey Goodman gave a $100 donation to support Michael Jacoby of Broad Street Realty
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  25. Xuan-Huong Nguyen
    Xuan-Huong Nguyen gave a $50 donation to support Team MABEL
    Thanks for being an inspiration!
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    Gay Campbell gave a $50 donation to support Kathy Burleson of Team Burleson
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    Faith-Robin & Steve Feldman gave a $100 donation to support Cathy Miller
    Faith-Robin & Steve are proud to support the efforts of Cathy Miller.
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    Team Burleson
    Carl Burleson

    Have you ever contemplated what it would be like to be blind? And if you were blind, what would you give to gain back your sight? You'd give anything. Team Burleson invites you to give anything, to help those in our area dealing with challenges of sight impairment. They may have lost their sight, but with our help, they have so much left to gain.

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    Team MABEL
    Beth Lawrence

    We have been participating in the CLB Light The Way walk for the last few years to support CLB in their efforts to help people who are blind or with low vision. Thank you, CLB!

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    Stephanie Cascone

    The Shifty Shades are cooler than sunglasses and gearin' up for a heck of a ride (or walk) for helping the Blind. We enjoy bringing awareness to our community about blindness with fun, and we support organizations like Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind who help manage programs that support the Blind. Help us help them!

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    Team LaVonnya
    Reina

    We are creating this team in memory of a very good childhood friend who just recently passed away. LaVonnya was a fierce advocate for people with disabilities so this is an awesome way to honor and remember her.

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    Tara Ward

    AAUW is the Washington DC branch of the national organization, Association of American University Women (AAUW)

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    Bill McVay

    CLB is where I used to work and the awareness and services needed to provide equality for those with vision loss is sorely needed.

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    Lois Simon

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    David Patten

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    Aws-ome
    Rawia Alkhunaizi

    This year I'm running to support my six year old miracle boy Aws. and all the other vision challenged children and adults who benefit from the services provided by Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind. Please consider joining our "Aws-ome" team by donating or registering for the event. The annual Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind Light the Way 5K will be held on 10/09/16 at Nat's Park! If you're local and free, please consider registering to run or walk on the team. If you're not available please consider donating! thank you

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    Courtney Bowens

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    Amy & Clary
    Clarissa Avelar

    Clarissa and I are happy and honored to do our fourth Light the Way walk. Please sponsor us so we can all support CLB's wonderful mission.

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    Tony & Lynn
    Tony Cancelosi

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    An Act of Kindness Everyday!

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