[IL-Talk] sad news

[Mary lou Grunwald]

Thanks for letting us know of her passing. I am extremely sorry to hear the news.

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> On 29 May 2020, at 9:34 AM, David Meyer via IL-Talk <il-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> It is with a heavy heart that I write this. Camille Caffarelli, founder and
> executive director of Horizons for the Blind passed away last night. She
> faught a brave battle with cancer for something over a year.
> 
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> 
> Having worked with Camille on several boards and state committees, I came to
> know her as a loving, caring individual who always held the blind community
> close to her heart.
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> 
> Many of us were beneficiaries of Camille's vision in tangible ways. If you
> ever received a cable bill, a phone bill or a gas bill, or perhaps even a
> bank statement in braille, it is likely that Horizons for the Blind was
> responsible for brailling your bill. If you ever consulted Directions for Me
> for package instructions on preparing foods, you can thank Camille again, as
> this site was created thanks to Horizons for the Blind and her vision.
> 
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> 
> If I hear anything regarding funeral or memorial arrangements, I will let
> you know.
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> 
> Finally, Camille, may you rest in peace.
> 
> 
> 
> David Meyer, NFB of Illinois
> 
> Coordinator and Channel Administrator, NFB-NewsLine
> 
> Chicago Chapter President
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