[nfbwatlk] Benefit Concert for Blind Athletes

[info at nwaba.org]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:
Billy Henry, Programs Director
Northwest Association for Blind Athletes
PO Box 65265
Vancouver, Washington 98665
Phone: 1-800-880-9837
http://www.nwaba.org
billy at nwaba.org

Benefit Concert to Support Blind Athletes

Vancouver, WA-- December 30, 2008—The Northwest Association for Blind
Athletes (NWABA) is pleased to announce that on January 12th, 2009 we will
host our 1st Annual benefit concert featuring Curtis Salgado, Alan Hager,
& Out of Sight.

NWABA provides sporting opportunities to athletes who are blind and
visually impaired in the following sports: Judo, Goalball, Powerlifting,
Skiing, Wrestling, Track & Field, Swimming and Tandem Cycling. The
proceeds raised from this event will us achieve our mission of “Enriching
the lives of the blind through athletics”.

The concert will take place at the Hilton Vancouver Washington (301 West
6th St Vancouver, WA). Tickets cost $20.00 per person, and may be
purchased by calling 1-800-880-9837 extension 3 or by visiting
www.nwaba.org. You may also purchase your tickets at the door.

About NWABA:
The Northwest Association for Blind Athletes (NWABA) exists to encourage
blind and visually impaired persons to participate in sporting programs.
NWABA will award scholarships to our members and organize clinics,
competitions, practices, and Teams to help improve the Physical Fitness
and confidence of the blind and visually impaired.

For information: http://www.nwaba.org  or
Contact: benefitconcert at nwaba.org
Phone: 1-800-880-9837 extension 3

”Enriching the lives of the blind through athletics”
“Our primary goal is to encourage participation in sporting programs”