» 50th Anniversary Celebration
A Night To Remember
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Volunteers, donors and friends gathered at the historic
Jefferson Hotel in downtown Richmond Friday, October 19
to celebrate Prevent Blindness Mid-Atlantic's first 50
years of preventing needless blindness.
“We recognized staff and volunteers that have been so
gracious throughout our rich history,” said Tim Gresham,
President and CEO.
Former Board Chairman Dale Cannady, who recently retired
as President of SunTrust Bank was presented the Joseph E.
Nichols Award. The prestigious award was presented to Dale
by former Nichols award winner, John D. O’Neill, Jr.
managing partner at Hunton & Williams.
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Dale Cannady (left) recieves Joseph E. Nichols Award from past recipient John O'Neill, Jr. (right)
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The award named for Prevent Blindness Mid-Atlantic
founder Joe Nichols was created to recognize longstanding,
volunteer leadership. The award has been made only three
times.
In addition to Cannady and O’Neill, retired General John P.
Henderson, Jr. was honored with the Nichols Award in 2005. See more of the sights of our 50th Anniversary Gala...
» What You Might Not Know...
About Prevent Blindness Mid-Atlantic
Prevent Blindness Mid-Atlantic is the only local
volunteer-based nonprofit organization whose sole
mission is to preserve sight and prevent blindness.
The primary means of accomplishing our mission
since 1957 is through vision screenings
for both children and adults, providing support groups
for seniors, and supplying public and professional education
and information. For more information, or to
contribute to the sight-saving fund, call toll-free,
(888) 790-2020, ext. "0." We also gratefully accept
online donations here at this web site!
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