[IL-Talk] sad news

[Leslie Hamric]

Hi Dave. Please extend our condolences to Camille's family. I am very sad about thisnews. Camille contributed so much to the Blind community and she will be greatly missed.
Leslie

Leslie Hamric
Cello and Braille Music Teacher
Board member of National Federation of the Blind Performing Arts Division

> On May 29, 2020, at 9:44 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.
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> 
> David Meyer, NFB of Illinois
> 
> Coordinator and Channel Administrator, NFB-NewsLine
> 
> Chicago Chapter President
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