[Nfbv-announce] Leaders recognized at 10th Annual Walk with the Blind

[Michael Kasey]

Three community leaders that served as officers and board members for the
Fredericksburg Area chapter of the National Federation of the Blind of
Virginia (NFBV) and as board members of the disAbility Resource Center (dRC)
were recognized at the 10th annual Walk with the Blind Saturday, April 21 at
the city dock in Fredericksburg.

               Marilee Kenlon, Angie Matney and Mel Padgett received the
recognition from Mayor Tom Tomzak, Debe Fults, Director of the Drc and
Michael Kasey, President of the local NFBV Chapter.  Certificates were
presented to them noting there service and for being an example for us all.
Marilee Kenlon is a Vision Rehabilitation Therapist at the Virginia
Department for the Blind and Visually Impaired.   Melvin Padgett is a
Commercial Loan and Grant Specialist for the Department of agriculture.
Angie Matney is an attorney with the office  of Hirschler Fleischer.

The Walk with the Blind is held downtown every year and promotes the
businesses on Caroline Street, while also serving as a fund raiser for the
Blind. Over 65 participants gathered this year to receive gift certificates
from downtown merchants to encourage visits to their shops.  .   The local
NFB Chapter meets every 2nd Thursday of the month at the dRC, 209 Progress
Street.  For more information about the NFB contact
michaelgkasey at verizon.net or (540)760-3885.