SWANTON, Md., Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The Deep Creek Lions Club shall be holding a Gala occasion for the 50th anniversary of the Blind Skier Program on Tuesday February seventh, 2023 on the Wisp Resort. Since 1973, the Club has been offering visually impaired youth with the chance to study to downhill ski by way of this program. The Club intends to have fun the achievements of volunteers and contributors throughout this occasion, in addition to recruit new members and lift funds to proceed this system for an additional 50 years and past.
The occasion will characteristic an inspiring presentation by Brian McKeever, a Canadian cross-country skier and biathlete, who’s probably the most embellished Paralympic cross-country skier ever with a profession complete of 13 gold medals and 17 medals in all. At age 19, McKeever was recognized with Stargardt illness (a type of macular degeneration), and is now legally blind and skis with a sighted information.
In addition to Brian McKeever’s inspiring presentation, the occasion will supply a silent public sale, a scrumptious dinner, money bar, music, an awards program, and different particular shock occasions to commemorate this momentous anniversary.
The occasion will present many alternatives for high-quality content material era with video, audio and nonetheless pictures. The Lions Club has an lively and powerful social media presence on Facebook and Instagram with worldwide model recognition.
The gala occasion shall be held in the course of the week of a typical Blind Skier program, so there shall be ample alternative for video and interviews of the Blind Skier program in operation the day earlier than and after the occasion. In addition, Mr. McKeever shall be providing a cross-country ski clinic on the day following the gala occasion, offering further possibilities for protection.
The location of the gala and the Blind Skier program is the Wisp Resort, simply accessible from inhabitants facilities within the mid-Atlantic, with ample top quality lodging choices.
Visit BLINDSKIER50.COM for extra info on the occasion and deepcreeklions.org relating to the Club’s mission and actions. Call us at 323 325-5466 or electronic mail at [email protected] with questions on masking this distinctive and particular occasion.
SOURCE Deep Creek Lake Lions Club
