New York, NY, Jan. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Deep Creek Lions Club will host a 50th Anniversary Blind Skiing Program Gala on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at the Wisp Resort with a partner Sponsors, [INVNT GROUP] The Global BrandStory Project™, Chaney Community Foundationand WG Tomko.

Since 1973, the club has offered visually impaired youth the opportunity to learn to ski as part of this program. The club intends to celebrate the achievements of volunteers and participants during this event, as well as recruiting new members and raising funds to continue the program in the future.

“Over the past 50 years, the Blind Skier program has taught hundreds of visually impaired children to ski and allowed even more volunteers to experience the joy of serving others. We look forward to continuing this program and our other charitable projects for the next 50 years and beyond,” said Chris Nichols, Event Chair of The Blind Skiers Gala.

The event features an inspirational presentation by Brian McKeever, a Canadian cross-country skier and biathlete who is the most successful Paralympic cross-country skier of all time with a total of 13 gold medals and 17 medals in his career. At age 19, McKeever was diagnosed with Stargardt’s disease (a form of macular degeneration) and is now legally blind and skiing with a sighted guide.

“I look forward to meeting all of the incredible people who have supported our mission to celebrate the 50th…^th Blind Skiers Club Anniversary Gala. I’m particularly excited to hear the stories and experiences of the youth we empower through this program,” said Brian McKeever, Canadian cross-country skier and biathlete.

In addition to Brian McKeever’s inspirational presentation, the event will feature a silent auction, dinner, cash bar, music, fireworks, awards program and other special surprise events to celebrate this momentous anniversary. Some of the notable auctions…