Somethings cooking at CCVI

This past Wednesday, I had the wonderful opportunity to visit the Children's Center for the Visually Impaired in midtown Kansas City. I worked as a teachers aide there from the summer of 2002 to the summer of 2005. It was such a life changing experience, and one I will never forget! CCVI will forever hold a very special place in my heart!

The mission of the Children's Center for the Visually Impaired, is to prepare children with visual impairments, including those with multiple disabilities, to reach their highest potential in the sighted world. CCVI is a place where disabilities become abilities. It's a place of acceptance and love, and gives children and their families a hope for their future.

Every year, CCVI is faced with the challenge to raise a large portion of their budget. Some of this is done through contracts with state and local school districts. Most of this is done through fundraisers such as the Sabates Eye Centers Trolley Run and other special events.

This spring, CCVI is planning a very special event, and while all the details are yet to be finalized, I can share this with you...

It will be delicious!

A few of the area's local chefs have agreed to help out with this event, and this past Wednesday, they came to visit CCVI and meet some of the children the schools serves.

Here are the Chefs who visited:

Ted Habiger from Room 39 http://www.rm39.com

Colby Garrelts from BlueStem http://www.bluestemkc.com

Lon Lane of Lon Lane's Inspired Occasions http://www.inspiredoccasionskc.com

Stay tuned for more information on this event, or contact the Children's Center for the Visually Impaired for more information. www.ccvi.org