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Without a doubt, one of Wisconsin’s most active FFB volunteers is Nicole Everson. She has Usher syndrome, which is a combination of retinitis pigmentosa and hearing loss. With only 10-13 degrees of vision left and severe hearing loss, she had a successful cochlear implant last fall and that has given her a huge boost. But she never needed the boost as far as her enthusiasm for volunteering and for supporting the Foundation Fighting Blindness are concerned. Her enthusiasm and efforts are infectious!

She is “proud to be a part of something that is huge” but cannot do it alone. So not only does she welcome all her fellow Wisconsin residents to partake in the activities of the Foundation, but she has enlisted the help of friends and relatives from all over the state. Her fundraising sidekick is her mom, Sharon, who has helped her put together many successful personal fundraising events to raise funds for research.

Nicole joined the fundraising efforts by serving as co-chair of the inaugural Milwaukee VisionWalk in 2009, and is serving in that same capacity again this year. With the help of her team’s $6,700, the walk exceeded its goal and raised $65,000, a great feat considering the walk itself was announced just five months before the event.

Friends from all over the state have continued to help with the 2010 walk. Her family recently hosted an Art Appreciation Festival for the Blind, which had over 40 pieces of art donated from artists all over the country, as well as a bake sale, craft show, live band which donated its time, and a silent auction. Nicole and her mom also host a poker tournament, sell wristbands and POP Eyes, have hosted a Bee-Cause luncheon, and just about every other fundraising activity you can think of!

We are proud and thankful that she has taken a leadership role with the Milwaukee VisionWalk! With her assistance and influence, this year’s walk is on track to crush the goal and be one of the most successful second-year walks in the country. Nicole has become an inspiration to everyone involved with FFB in Milwaukee and Wisconsin. Her constant good energy is an example for all to follow.

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