White Heidi Kesterson, Mary Harrod In honor of this day, Western Kentucky hosted a gathering for students, families, teachers, counselors, and individuals interest- ed in vision loss. The program highlighted the Charles W. McDowell Rehabilitation Center in Louisville, KY and how it assists adults and students in achieving their educational, vocational, and independent living goals. Mason Tatum, Marina Tatum, Carol Myers The highlight of the evening was the presen- tation of awards. The Vision award is given to an adult who promotes vision awareness. This year’s recipient was Joann Green of Paducah, KY. The student winner of the White Cane Award this year was Marina Tatum of Benton, KY. PHOTOGRAPHY by NICHELLE EZELL Lana Dycus, Adam Stanley, Dorothy Dycus Faith Shelton, Brad Johnson, Adrian Roberts Danny Perry, Anetta Perry, Bob Lamore, Kim Reeder DINNER Western Kentucky observed White Cane Safety Day on October 14, 2019 at Baptist Health in Paducah, KY. It is a national observance around the world, celebrated in October of each year since 1964. The date is set aside to celebrate the achievements of people who are blind or visually impaired and the important symbol of blindness and tool of independence, the white cane. Robbin Cox, Paula Armon Marina Tatum, Robbin Cox, JoAnn Green INTHEVUE.COM Jesse Sheilds, Joyce Sheilds, JoAnn Green, Carrie Jones, Carolyn Doke PROMOTING EVENTS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE DECEMBER 2019 41