Just say hi Posted on December 28th, 2015 by Beth I always end the presentations I give to civic groups and college kids with a Q&A session. “Here’s your chance,” I tell them. “Ask me anything about what it’s like being blind.” In addition to the questions I get about whether my other senses improved […]
For me, the first work day of this new year began with a trip to visit the Heflin Pilot Club. Long time supporters of Camp ASCCA, the members of the Heflin Pilot Club shared several stories with me about visiting camp and financially assisting local campers to attend camp through our campership program. Their love […]
On January 5th, I had the opportunity to give an update presentation for the Tallassee Lions Club. This was the second time I was able to meet with members of this club and I appreciated being scheduled to return by Dr. Steve Burak. Dr. Burak was unfortunately unable to attend this meeting and his presence […]
Thursday, December 17th, was a very busy day. The first order of business was getting to Camp ASCCA campus for an interview with WSFA Channel 12 about the upcoming fundraiser hosted by Alexander City Elks Club. The fundraiser will be held on New Year’s Eve and will feature entertainment by the Sweet Young Un‘s Band. […]
Alexander City Elks Lodge First Annual New Year’s Eve Celebration Original story page here. This is the kick-off for the 50th Anniversary of the Sweet Young’Uns in Alexander City! The original founding members have played together continuously since their first gig in Tallassee in 1966. Come hear fabulous Classic Rock and Country music at it’s […]
It has been one amazing weekend at Camp ASCCA, full of Christmas magic! We started the weekend off with the lighting of the Christmas tree in the chapel. This wasn’t your average Christmas tree though, this tree was made entirely of Christmas lights and Camper of the Year, Cameron Tubbs had the honor of turning […]
Camp ASCCA is always a magical place, but Camp ASCCA at Christmas time is even more magical. The beauty behind Camp ASCCA magic is that we truly believe in our Campers abilities to dream big and their abilties to overcome the many obstacles that life puts in their way. We want to continue spreading this […]
Published Friday, December 4, 2015 by Cliff Williams Original story here Camp ASCCA is having its first ever Jingle Jump Dec. 12. But just what is a jingle jump? “We are going to have a polar plunge type of event as a fundraiser,” Camp ASCCA’s Dana Rickman said. “It is the first fund raiser that […]
Auburn University Disability no roadblock for driven Auburn student Posted: Monday, December 7, 2015 By Chris Williams/Special to the News Sorority sisters walk out of Ralph Brown Draughon Library seeing their sophomore sister sitting at a table. They quickly walk over and give Anna Wilson a hug. The only thing different about this rather casual […]
One of the things I enjoy most about being Director of Community Relations is getting to know people and maintaining those friendships over the years. That has been the case with members of Mount Hope Baptist Church. I met Judy Kerr of Mount Hope about three years ago and we have stayed in touch with […]
