[Massachusetts-NFB] asking for thoughts and prayers for Basil and Carol Maurice

[Theadora Hadzisavidis]

Hello Shara, I did not want to mention all their problems to anyone because
I believed it was a private matter. When members trust me with such painful
difficult information I keep it to my
self. At the meeting tonight I will ask members to keep them in their
thoughts and prayers but was not going to give details. I guess it is ok to
do that. I have them in my prayers at all times.

Thank you everyone eho is supporting them,
Theadora Williams
president of the National
Federation of the Blind
of Greater Springfield Inc

On Tue, May 5, 2026, 10:22 PM Shara Winton via Massachusetts-NFB <
massachusetts-nfb at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> Hello Federation Family,
>
> I am writing with both sadness and concern in my heart for our dear
> friends, Basil and Carol Maurice of the Greater Springfield Chapter.
>
> Many of you know how deeply involved they are in our affiliate. They
> faithfully attend both the Washington Seminar and our National Convention,
> and they are always at the center of whatever we are doing-whether it’s our
> state convention, fundraisers, or other events.
>
> You may recognize Carol as our dedicated door prize chair for the past
> several years at state convention. She has also served as secretary of the
> Greater Springfield Chapter for quite some time. Basil currently serves on
> our affiliate board and is a past president of the Greater Springfield
> chapter.
>
> A few years ago, at Washington Seminar, we affectionately gave this
> remarkable couple the nickname “Carasil,” (pronounced Carazzle )- combining
> their names, a reflection of how inseparable and inspiring they are. They
> have been married for more than twenty years.
>
> Recently, they have been facing some serious health challenges. At this
> past February’s Washington Seminar, Basil fell and broke bones in his hand.
> Then, just last week during a work visit to the State House, he suffered
> another fall and broke his humerus, a large bone near the shoulder. He is
> now out of work for a period of time, in significant pain, and unable to
> use his arm.
>
> As if that were not enough, Carol has been diagnosed with a brain
> aneurysm. Her doctors are continuing to monitor her closely, but she is
> experiencing episodes of discomfort and debilitating dizziness.
>
> If you are a praying person, please keep the Maurices in your prayers. If
> prayer isn’t your practice, we ask that you send positive thoughts and
> healing energy their way.
>
> Thank you for taking the time to read this and for surrounding Basil and
> Carol with your love and support during this difficult time.
>
> Warmly,
>
>
>
>
>
> Shara Winton
>
> President, National federation of the Blind of Massachusetts
>
> www.nfbma.org
>
> sharawinton at gmail.com
>
> 617-304-0347
>
>
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