Help celebrate Merle's 110th b-day!
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On April 2, Merle Phillips turned 110 years young! Merle, a resident at Belmont Village Geneva Road, needs your help to make this birthday an extra special one.
This year at 109 Merle had cataract surgery to correct vision problems that she has had nearly her entire life. As an avid reader and author, Merle did not let her vision issues get in the way and, until recently, was using a special machine to assist her with reading. Post surgery, Merle is happy to say she no longer needs the machine and is back to enjoying all the best books without any assistance.
Merle emphasizes the importance of a positive outlook and a focus on others. Last Halloween, she dressed as a fairy godmother, handing out good wishes around the Belmont Village community, including a few for the Cubs. This year for her birthday Merle wants to continue that spread of goodwill. Instead of gifts for herself, Merle has asked for donations to the Spectrios Institute of Low Vision in Chicago. Spectrios works to empower children and adults with vision loss, regardless of income, to optimize their visual capabilities and independence through the use of perspective tools, technology, rehabilitative training and inspiration.
Please consider donating to this wonderful organization on behalf of Merle for her special day. All donations are much appreciated!
This year at 109 Merle had cataract surgery to correct vision problems that she has had nearly her entire life. As an avid reader and author, Merle did not let her vision issues get in the way and, until recently, was using a special machine to assist her with reading. Post surgery, Merle is happy to say she no longer needs the machine and is back to enjoying all the best books without any assistance.
Merle emphasizes the importance of a positive outlook and a focus on others. Last Halloween, she dressed as a fairy godmother, handing out good wishes around the Belmont Village community, including a few for the Cubs. This year for her birthday Merle wants to continue that spread of goodwill. Instead of gifts for herself, Merle has asked for donations to the Spectrios Institute of Low Vision in Chicago. Spectrios works to empower children and adults with vision loss, regardless of income, to optimize their visual capabilities and independence through the use of perspective tools, technology, rehabilitative training and inspiration.
Please consider donating to this wonderful organization on behalf of Merle for her special day. All donations are much appreciated!
Organizer and beneficiary
Lorena Grimes
Organizer
Carol Stream, IL
Diane Levine
Beneficiary