[NFBNJ] Fwd: Mitchell Vassar Vision Awareness Day

[Linda Melendez]

LIVING THE IMPOSSIBLE EVERY DAY: MITCHELL VASSAR VISION AWARENESS
DAYNovember 3, 2022 J 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Grand Marquis J 1550 Route 9 South J
Old Bridge

Ever wonder what it is like to hurdle down a mountain on two skis at speeds
up to 70 MPH virtually blind, relying on verbal cues from your guide a few
feet in front of you? This is what Danelle Umstead does every day. At the
age of 13, Danelle was diagnosed with Retinitis Pigmentosa, a genetic eye
condition where the retina progressively degenerates and eventually causes
blindness. At twenty-nine, nearly blind, her father took her skiing for the
first time and she found her passion. A few years later met her husband,
Rob Umstead, and with him as her guide they became the Paralympic ski
racing Team Vision4Gold. Then she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, a
nerve disease that paralyzed half her body. She had to relearn how to walk,
and then how to ski again. In spite of this, she and Rob continued
competing in Alpine Skiing World Cup races… and winning! Also, Danelle was
the first ever blind contestant on Dancing with the Stars. Join Danelle
Umstead, as she shares her story, reveals the insights to lead and empower
yourself to overcome obstacles and go for the gold, and offers
encouragement through her motto, “living the impossible everyday.” In
addition, Donald J. Parker, President, Behavioral Health Care
Transformation Services, Hackensack Meridian Health will discuss
Resiliency. Together both speakers will help others be resilient, overcome
challenges, and help them to have the courage to pursue dreams. There will
be a resource fair and a collection of unwanted glasses for the Lions Club
Recycle for Sight Program. Lunch will be served. Registration is required,
visit Events.HackensackMeridianHealth.org/vad2022, click here or call
800-560-9990.
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