Friday, September 23, 2011

TRIFC Nepal Dinner Event Success!

We had a very successful dinner event to support children and adults with disability in Nepal this past Thursday, September 15th.  We had a fundraising goal of $10,000 for our event and we blew past that amount and have raised in excess of $12,000.  This gives us the ability to continue the support of our Braille Book Library, our empowerment program for deaf women and our support of blind students with nutritional (food) support.  These are just a few of our critical programs that enhance, empower and improve the lives of people with disability in Nepal.

Our gratitude goes out to all of our wonderful volunteers who helped us with the dinner this year.  Without their help, we couldn't have done it!

During my presentation, I looked out at the 90+ TRIFC/Nepal supporters in attendance and couldn't help but feel honored to be a part of such an empowering group of people.   This helps drive me to continue my efforts to improve the lives of people with disability in Nepal.  Thank you!

Warmly,
-Rob Rose
President

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Our lovely venue.....thank you, Marilyn and Rich!

 


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Happy Guests!

 


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Rob with Jackie, Hilarie and Keith.  

 


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Danner, Alex, Terry and JJ enjoying the wine provided by Chateau Ste. Michelle!

 


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Janet, Gary and Leo sharing a toast

 


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Leo introducing Rob for the evening's presentation

 


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Some volunteers!

 


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What a great group!

 

Sunday, September 4, 2011

Harry Potter Travels To Nepal (in Braille-Book form)!!!

Yesterday I shipped off about 10 boxes of Braille Books bound for our TRIFC/NAWB Braille Book Library in Nepal, including Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban! -Rob Rose

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One of four volumes to complete this Harry Potter book (all are enclosed so no one will miss out on any 'action').

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Tools of the Braille-Shipping trade: Tape, scale (boxes not to exceed 15 lbs.), custom forms and labels.

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This box is ready to roll!

Harry Potter Travels To Nepal (in Braille-Book form)!!!



Yesterday I shipped off about 10 boxes of Braille Books bound for our TRIFC/NAWB Braille Book Library in Nepal, including Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban! Check out the short video I have attached and see what type of books are 'winging' their way over.

-Rob Rose