Through Our Eyes: The Making of Dreamcaster – Part 2
In part 2, Cameron takes us through the game where he provided commentary for an NBA playoff game.
Through Our Eyes: The Making of Dreamcaster – Part 1
Cameron Black has been blind since birth. But that hasn’t stopped him from doing whatever he has wanted in life. Like throwing out the first pitch at major league baseball games, throwing ceremonial first passes at NFL games, or doing the play-by-play at an NBA playoff game.
Through Our Eyes: You Are Not A Failure
“Just because your eyes fail, does not mean you are a failure.” Bozenna Olson. Some couples meet at a young age, maybe high school sweethearts. Some might meet later in life through friends, at social gatherings, or these days maybe on a dating app. The parents of Bozenna Olson met in what could be described…
Through Our Eyes: Devin Williams
“I want to be known for who I am, and not what I am.” Devin Williams The quote above was just one of many that stuck out to me during my conversation with Devin Williams. So, in accordance with Devin’s wishes, let me tell you a little bit about who he is, and we will…
Through Our Eyes
-Story by Cameron Black “Do, or do not, there is no try.” Master Yoda “Do not adapt your life to suit your blindness, adapt your blindness to suit your life.” Cameron Black Have you ever been out in the world, perhaps on a bus on your way to work, maybe behind the wheel of your…
Mission Moment: Polly Swafford
For Polly Swafford, living with macular degeneration, a disease that limits central vision, was not only challenging, but also isolating and sometimes, scary. Polly, an educator as well as an editor and publisher of a literary magazine, is passionate about using the written word to engage, inform and enlighten others. Now, Polly was cut off…
Volunteer Spotlight: Mickey Beach
Tell us about you…… My name is Mickey Beach. I was born in south Kansas City and am an alumnus of Center High School. My wife Martha and I moved back to the Kansas City area in the fall of 2020 to be closer to children and grandchildren. We are both retired teachers, having each…
Volunteer Spotlight: Heath Chancey
As part of the ongoing Volunteer Spotlight series, we checked in with volunteer Heath Chancey on the choice to donate time and energy to Alphapointe. Q&A with Heath Tell us about you… I was born and raised in Alabama and moved to Kansas City in 2001. I have worked for IMA Financial Group for three…
It’s All About T.G.I. with F.F.!
On Friday, Dec. 9, Alphapointe Youth joined the youth from Center of Hope Ministries to participate in a Community Service Project to give back to other youth in appreciation for all they have received this year. The youth celebrated T.G.I. with F.F.: being Thankful, Grateful, Impactful with Family & Friends! The goal was to have…
Volunteer Spotlight: Patricia Lyons Cox
As part of the ongoing Volunteer Spotlight series, we checked in with volunteer Patricia Lyons Cox on why she chooses to donate her time and energy to Alphapointe. Q&A with Patricia Tell us about you… I call Kansas City my home and find great comfort being with family and friends. Kansas City has a long…