Bosma Visionary Opportunities Foundation’s annual gala fundraiser, Dining in the Dark, is set to take place at 6 p.m. on Sept. 21 at the JW Marriott downtown.
This year’s theme, Carnaval: Revelry for a Cause, will have guests donning their most colorful garb for a night of feathers, fun and festivities to raise funds for Bosma’s Center for Visionary Solutions for rehabilitation programs.
“This night is all about supporting our clients and our mission,” said Brandon Wells, executive director of Bosma. “The goal this year was to tie a theme into the celebration aspect.”
During the event, guests will wear sleep shades to experience dinner from the perspective of those who are blind or visually impaired. This activity is intended to raise awareness of the training programs offered at the center, which gives individuals the tools to reclaim independence.
“These events spread awareness on the struggles of the blind and visually impaired in our everyday lives,” said Ray Montgomery, outreach and volunteer coordinator for Bosma.
As Montgomery explains, the funds create hope for Hoosiers who have lost their vision.
“It helps people to know there is life after blindness,” Montgomery said.
At each table at the gala, there will be a blind or visually impaired community member, many of whom, Wells said, are Bosma employees or people who have gone through the programs. These participants can share their personal experiences and give some perspectives to the guests who are experiencing visual impairments for the first time.
“We have a growing need,” Wells said. “A gala like this ensures that we never have to charge a client or turn them away.”
Tickets can be purchased as a couple bundle for $475 or individually at $250 per ticket. To purchase tickets or find out more information, visit bosma.org/dininginthedark.
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