[Tall-Corn] Affiliate update - Sandi Ryan

[Donna Prime]

Sandy was a huge help to me while. I served ad the NFB state president.  She was always willing to volunteer first and step up to help whenever something needed to be done. Sandy you will be greatly missed, I am sure she remains in god’s grace and in comfort now. 

Donna Prime
All things are possible 

> On Nov 19, 2022, at 7:28 AM, Dr. Bitrus Gwamna via Tall-Corn <tall-corn at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> Sandi was full of heart, always willing to share her time and talent.  I pray for God’s comfort for the family, hoping that we all will cherish the memories she has left behind, and imitating her immense human qualities which were hard work, love of friends and family, and dedication to the cause of the federation especially the cause of Diabetes sufferers.
> Bitrus
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> From: Tall-Corn <tall-corn-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Scott Van Gorp via Tall-Corn
> Sent: Friday, November 18, 2022 7:13 PM
> To: NFBI Listserv <tall-corn at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Scott Van Gorp <svangorp at nfbi.org>
> Subject: [Tall-Corn] Affiliate update - Sandi Ryan
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> 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.
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> Scott Van Gorp, President
> National Federation of the Blind of Iowa
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