“When My Child Finally Found Her Place” From the moment Tianna was born blind, I knew she would see the world differently, but I didn’t expect how differently the world would see her. As a mom, there
Rachelle’s Race to Believe: From “I Can’t” into “I Can” When Rachelle lined up at the start of the Portland Half Marathon, she was surrounded by more than 8,000 runners, each with their own goal. For Rachelle, who is visually
Lethally Blind Dragon Boat Team Competes at the Portland Rose Festival On June 7–8, 2025, the Lethally Blind Dragon Boat Team made waves at the Portland Rose Festival Dragon Boat Races, proudly competing in four races after a dedicated two-month training
A Summer of Camp Spark Summer 2025: Celebrating Growth, Connection, and 10 Years of Impact This summer, Camp Spark shined brighter than ever. Across multiple sessions, campers, families, and staff came together to celebrate milestones,
Conversation with Mike and Christy Williams Dedicated donors talk about their legacy gift to NWABA Billy Henry sat down with Mike and Christy Williams in their home on a warm fall evening to talk about their
Kady’s Journey: From Connection to Confidence with NWABA “It was amazing to be surrounded by kids like me—I felt a sense of belonging that I’d never felt before.” For 17-year-old Kady, finding a community of peers who understood
Celebrating a Decade of Impact: Stacey Gibbins’ 10-Year Anniversary with NWABA Celebrating a Decade of Impact: Stacey Gibbins’ 10-Year Anniversary with NWABA On August 4, 2024, the Northwest Association for Blind Athletes (NWABA) proudly marked a significant milestone — the 10-year
Virtual Workout Programs: A New Era of Connection at NWABA Embracing NWABA Virtual Workout Programs: A New Era of Connection Finding New Opportunities in a Changing World When the world moved to online platforms in 2020, many felt a loss
Volunteer Spotlight – Nick Aldinger [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1678495638551{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] April is Volunteer Appreciation Month and we’d like to introduce you to a few of our superstar volunteers. Get to know them through a brief Q
Volunteer Spotlight – Joe Green [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1678495638551{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] April is Volunteer Appreciation Month and we’d like to introduce you to a few of our superstar volunteers. Get to know them through a brief Q