[Blindtlk] The passing of Mark Marvel of Blind Ambitions Groups

[cheryl echevarria]

I just found out one of my friends has passed away. Mr. Mark Marvel.
We both had lost our vision from Diabetes, he was also a kidney transplant survivor.
Below is the information that was posting on the Blind Ambitions Group Website.
I wrote a column for the paper a few times about travel. He will definitely be missed.
He was from the Great State of Delaware. Same age as me 46, in fact, his 46 birthday was March 24 that was only 3 days ago.
It is with sadness that I pass on this news that our dear friend and colleague Mark Marvel passed away this morning in his home in Newark, Delaware. He had been battling with diabetes for many years. You may recall that following his own sight loss, he founded Blind Ambitions Groups http://www.blindambitionsgroups.org/ and did many wonderful things to increase the independence and employment of persons who are blind. Mark was certainly ambitious himself and was a great role model and support to many persons. This is just one small example of how he used his positive attitude and networking skills to help better the lives of those around him.

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