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<p class="MsoNormal">FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Contact:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Aftersight – Penn Street <a href="mailto:penn@aftersight.org">
penn@aftersight.org</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Foresight Adventure Guides for the Blind - Christine Homberg
<a href="mailto:christine@foresightskiguiedes.org">christine@foresightskiguiedes.org</a>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Event Website: <a href="https://givebutter.com/CanesTailsTrails">
https://givebutter.com/CanesTailsTrails</a> <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">“Canes, Tails, & Trails” Fundraising Walk Set for May 30 at Cherry Creek Reservoir<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Aurora, CO — May 30, 2026 — Community members, outdoor enthusiasts, and animal lovers are invited to participate in “Canes, Tails, & Trails,” a unique fundraising walk hosted by Aftersight and Foresight Adventure Guides for the Blind on
Saturday, May 30 at 9:00 AM at Cherry Creek Reservoir in Cherry Creek State Park.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">This inclusive, family-friendly event brings together individuals of all abilities—along with their canine companions—for a morning of connection, movement, and purpose. Designed to promote accessibility, adventure, and community engagement,
“Canes, Tails, & Trails” supports both organizations’ shared mission to empower individuals with vision loss through innovative programs and outdoor experiences.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Held at the scenic Cherry Creek State Park Dixon Grove Picnic Shelter located at 4201 S. Parker Road in Aurora, the event offers participants access to miles of multi-use trails and a welcoming natural environment ideal for walkers, hikers,
and dog lovers alike. The 5-mile designated route will wind through meadows, along the water, and beneath the trees.
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<p class="MsoNormal">Participants can register as individuals or teams, fundraise to support Aftersight and Foresight Adventure Guides for the Blind, and enjoy a meaningful day outdoors. The event encourages the use of mobility aids such as audio cues, tethers,
and canes while celebrating the companionship of guide dogs and pets on leashes, symbolizing independence and inclusion.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Event Details:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Event Name: Canes, Tails, & Trails, A Fundraiser Walk for Access & Adventure<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Date: Saturday, May 30, 2026<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Time: 9:00 AM (MDT)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Location: Cherry Creek Reservoir Dixon Grove Picnic Shelter, 4201 S. Parker Rd, Aurora, CO<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Registration & Donations: <a href="https://givebutter.com/CanesTailsTrails">
https://givebutter.com/CanesTailsTrails</a> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Proceeds from the event will directly benefit both Aftersight and Foresight Adventure Guides for the Blind, supporting information equity and guided outdoor recreation opportunities for individuals who are blind or low vision.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">“We’re excited to bring the community together for a day that highlights the importance of accessibility and the joy of the outdoors,” said a representative from the partner organizations. “This event is about more than a walk—it’s about
creating opportunities for connection, independence, and adventure.”<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Community members of all ages and abilities are encouraged to attend, support, and spread the word.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">About Aftersight<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Aftersight is a Colorado-based nonprofit organization committed to enriching the lives of individuals with vision loss through accessible audio content, white canes, and inclusive outdoor experiences.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">About Foresight Adventure Guides for the Blind<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Foresight Adventure Guides for the Blind is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating inclusive outdoor adventures for people who are blind or low vision, fostering confidence, independence, and connection through guided experiences
in nature.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">We look forward to seeing you there!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">Julie Deden<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">Executive Director<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black">Colorado Center for the Blind</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">Phone: 303.778.1130 Ext: 210<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">Fax: 303.778.1598<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">2233 W. Shepperd Ave.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">Littleton, CO 80120<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">The Colorado Center for the Blind is a training center and community of blind and low vision people, proudly affiliated with the National Federation
of the Blind. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">We believe blind people can do anything. Every day, we encourage and challenge each student—and they come to understand their potential as they
build the skills and confidence to live the life they want. Because when you believe in yourself and experience a thriving community of positive blind people, nothing can hold you back from pursuing your dreams.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><i><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif"><a href="http://cocenter.org/"><span style="color:blue;font-style:normal">cocenter.org</span></a></span></i><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:TimesNewRomanPSMT"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:TimesNewRomanPSMT"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/coloradocenterfortheblind"><span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:blue">Facebook</span></a></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">
<a href="https://twitter.com/cocenter4blind"><span style="color:blue">Twitter</span></a>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/cocenterorg"><span style="color:blue">YouTube</span></a></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:TimesNewRomanPSMT"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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