Events

BBF Sixtieth Anniversary Celebration October 10, 2009

~SAVE THE DATE~
BBF Sixtieth Anniversary Celebration
Saturday, October 10, 2009
11am - 2pm, at Guide Dogs for the Blind in San Rafael
for BBF families (both current and alumni), Donors, Professionals, Friends
Click here for event invitation in two parts:
60th Anniversary Celebration Invitation Pt I
60th Anniversary Celebration Invitation Pt II

Click below to view event flyer in English or Spanish:
60th Anniversary Celebration Flyer-English
60th Anniversary Celebration Flyer-Spanish

Click here for directions to the event:
Directions to Guide Dogs for the Blind

RSVP information on invitation and flyer above,
or call our office: 510.446.2229 x10

BBF ALUMNI CLIENT DYLAN GUJRAL EXCEEDS FUNDRAISING GOAL FOR BBF AT THE SAN FRANCISCO MARATHON!

Congratulations to Dylan on his accomplishments!
San Francisco Marathon Course Time: 4hrs, 1min, 42sec
Pace: 9:33 minute miles
Amazing

AND Dylan has succeeded in raising over $5000 for BBF,
greatly exceeding his original goal of $3000--Bravo Dylan!

click here to read Dylan's story and to find out how you can help Dylan help BBF:
Dylan Gujral- SF Marathon BBF Fundraiser
Article about Dylan in the San Francisco Examiner
Sunday, July 19: Dylan Gujral and the SF Marathon

BBF in EyeNet, the Journal of the American Acadamy of Ophthalmology

We are excited to report that a recent issue of EyeNet, June 2009, contains a great article about Blind Babies Foundation!
click here to access the article in pdf format:
Blind Babies Foundation in EyeNet -June 2009

for more info about the American Acadamy of Ophthalmology: AAO Website

"UP" Screening at Pixar Studios, Emeryville

Please enjoy these photos from the recent BBF benefit screening of "Up"
May 2, 2009 Pixar Animation Studios, Emeryville
A big Thank You to all of our guests who attended!

Beeper Egg Hunt News Coverage

Bay Area Beeper Egg Hunt
A spectacular day in Golden Gate Park was had by all!
click here for the story from the San Francisco Chronicle:
Bay Area Beeper Egg Hunt-SF Chronicle

Central Vally Beeper Egg Hunt in the News!
see local news coverage of our Central Valley Beeper Egg Hunt, from March 28:
Central Valley Beeper Egg Hunt-Visalia Times Delta

Gabe Carson Day In the News
Every year Blind Babies Foundation teams up with the Kiwanis Club of San Jose to build accessible toys for children who are blind or visually impaired. Click here to read Gabe's Story in the latest Kiwanis Newsletter.

Past Event Photos

We have many great photos from past BBF events.
Please visit our Photos page to have a look!

More Events for 2009

SAVE THE DATE-Bay Area Consortium Meeting

Fall Meeting of the Bay Area Consortium of Infant and Preschool
Teachers of the Visually Impaired:

Please note that the next meeting of the Bay Area Consortium has been
scheduled for Saturday, September 26, 2009, at the BBF Office, Oakland.

Ongoing

Water Babies Swim Classes
Event Description: These classes are offered FREE to BBF clients.
Date: Ongoing
Location: WaterBabiesSwim.Org
Contact: BBF Main Office--510.446.2229

BBF Family Group-South Bay
Event Description: Join South Bay BBF families in a VI classroom for play time. Activities are scheduled for each visit and themed to match the time of year (i.e. Valentines Day, Halloween, holidays, etc.)

Date: Ongoing, twice per month on Thursdays, see below for details.
Contact: BBF Main Office--510.446.2229

All Family Groups are from 2:00–4:00 pm.
From 3:15– 3:45 we visit the motor room!
Siblings always welcome
*Dress to play and get messy*