[blindkid] Ben Underwood dies at age 16

[Carrie Gilmer]

Mindy,
Thanks for telling us. How very sad, I had no idea.
Cane or no cane-He was treated and expected by his mother to do all normal
things, he cooked, he skated, rode bike, played video games-I am filled with
sorrow that his life was so short, but in the life he did have I am glad he
had such joy and experienced much of it to the fullest. He seemed like such
a bright animated kid-I can't imagine how heart broken his mother must be.
My heart and prayers go out for her.

 
 
Carrie Gilmer, President
National Organization of Parents of Blind Children
A Division of the National Federation of the Blind
NFB National Center: 410-659-9314
Home Phone: 763-784-8590
carrie.gilmer at gmail.com
www.nfb.org/nopbc
-----Original Message-----
From: blindkid-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindkid-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Mindy Lipsey
Sent: Friday, January 23, 2009 6:51 AM
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Subject: [blindkid] Ben Underwood dies at age 16

http://www.ajc.com/services/content/health/stories/2009/01/22/echolocation_b
lind_teen.html


I realize not everyone agreed with Ben's decision not to use a cane; as you
may recall, retinoblastoma took his eyesight at a young age and he relied on
echolocation for mobility.  
 
However, it's very sad that his cancer came back and he passed away earlier
this week.
 
Not sure if anyone heard... Link attached.
 
Mindy Lipsey

 


      
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