April 12, 2011                                       
Contact:
Dominic Calabrese
312/997-3662
dominic.calabrese@chicagolighthouse.org

First Meeting at Chicago Lighthouse, Saturday, May 14th

CHICAGO -- Not only does blindness or vision loss affect the individuals involved.  It also has a dramatic impact on family members and friends.

To help those individuals in a blind or visually impaired person’s life, The Chicago Lighthouse is introducing “Angel Eyes,” a support and encouragement group.

“With more Americans experiencing vision loss due to the aging of the baby boom generation, we wanted to provide a forum for loved ones and friends of those losing their sight to come together and share common concerns,” said Diane Perski, a staff member at the Lighthouse whose husband, Tom, is living with macular degeneration.

The new group will hold its first meeting on Saturday, May 14th, from noon till 2 pm at the Lighthouse, 1850 W. Roosevelt Road.  Refreshments will be served.

To RSVP, please contact Ms. Perski by calling 312-997-3685, or emailing Georgiann Pangere at gmcp43@aol.com.

The Chicago Lighthouse, whose credo is “Because there is still hope,” was founded in 1906, and is one of the nation’s most comprehensive social service agencies.  Housed under its roof are the oldest and most prominent vision care and rehabilitation program in the U.S.; a nationally acclaimed school for children with multi-disabilities; a world class employment services program; one of the few remaining clock manufacturing facilities in America; a VA program serving veterans in all 50 states; and a radio station.

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