[Ohio-Talk] Fw: [Nfbnet-members-list] Update on Scott Labarre

[Shane Popplestone]

Shane Popplestone
vice president of the Ohio Association of blind students
member of the Grater Akron Chapter
member of Ohio Association of Guide Dog users
spopplestone.nfb at gmail.com
The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the
characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the
expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles
between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want;
blindness is not what holds you back.


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Date 12/10/2022 4:57:32 PM
Subject [Nfbnet-members-list] Update on Scott Labarre

Subject: Update on Scott LaBarre

Dear Friends and Colleagues,

We are writing to ask for your thoughts and prayers for our friend, leader, and brother in our movement. As Scott told us during our convention at the end of October via Zoom from his hospital bed, he is fighting blood cancer and other medical complications that have followed from that. Scott spoke to us frankly, but with conviction and determination that he would ultimately win out.

In the six weeks since he spoke to the convention, Scott's condition has become more grave. He is still fighting, but the disease, along with chemo and other necessary treatments take a combined toll on his strength.

Now more than ever, we need our NFB family to keep Scott and Anahit, along with their children Alex and Carter, in our collective thoughts and prayers. Anahit tells us that she reads the many messages of love, support and encouragement Scott receives from friends all over. He knows that we are all pulling for him!  And we also know that he would want us to keep all of you informed.

With love and determination,

NFB of Colorado Family





Daniel J. Burke, M.S.
Public Relations Specialist

Colorado Center for the Blind
Phone: 303.778.1130  Ext:  213
Fax:  303.778.1598
2233 W. Shepperd Ave.
Littleton, CO 80120

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