[Tall-Corn] Affiliate update - Sandi Ryan

[Sharonda Goode]

My heart is broken as I read this. I literally have tears in my eyes. We
have indeed lost an awesome member of the Federation.
Sandi is in a place where she is no more in sickness and pain. Sandi, you
will be missed and never forgotten.

Sharonda Goode

On Fri, Nov 18, 2022 at 6:13 PM Scott Van Gorp via Tall-Corn <
tall-corn at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> Good Evening Federation Family:
>
> It is, unfortunately one of those times when I need to pass on sad news to
> our affiliate and beyond. After a year-long battle with liver cancer, Sandi
> Ryan, one of the hardest working people for the blind of Iowa and the
> nation I have ever worked with, passed away early this morning. I will
> share more information about service and other details as they are made
> available.
>
> Sandi has touched the lives of blind people in countless ways. Her work in
> the Federation as a member of the Des Moines and the At Large chapters
> stands as a testament to her willingness to serve wherever and however she
> could. Even though she didn’t physically attend meetings in person
> recently, her input was as valuable as ever. Her reach didn’t stop there.
> She had also served in various roles with the Iowa Diabetes Action network
> and the Diabetes Action Network on the national level.
>
> Her work with the blind wasn’t just in Federation circles, however. She
> was a tireless advocate for Braille and the education of blind children.
> Whether it was attending IEP meetings or fighting to save the Iowa Braille
> and Sight Saving school campus and programs in Vinton, Braille and
> education were true passions of hers, and I think we can say we could only
> do half the work she did to make sure the blind children of Iowa got the
> education they deserve each and every day.
>
> That tireless spirit extended to her work as member and chair of the Iowa
> Commission for the Blind board. Her passion and drive to make services for
> the blind better for all Iowans is something that will truly be missed!
>
> I could go on about other work she’s done, awards she’s received, or even
> the influence she’s had on so many lives, but I’ll just say this. It’s been
> a great joy to call Sandi a fellow Federationist, mentor, and friend.
> Sandi, we will miss your personality, your spirit, and your passion to help
> us all live the lives we want.
>
>
>
> Scott Van Gorp, President
> National Federation of the Blind of Iowa
> Phone: 515-720-5282
> Email <svangorp at nfbi.org>
>
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