VIDBE-Q Volume 69 Issue 3
Cody Alvarez
calvarez@seeitourway.org
Julie Oliver
joliver@seeitourway.org
Foundation for Blind Children
For the past twelve years, the Foundation for Blind Children (FBC) has
hosted an event that brings smiles and a sense of pride to our students and their
families—the Annual Fashion Show. As FBC's Community Engagement Manager,
Cody Alvarez, first author, has had the privilege of overseeing and watching this
event grow and evolve into a tradition that showcases the spirit of our students.
The Fashion Show began with a simple idea from one of our counselors who
wanted to celebrate Mother's Day in a special way. The concept of a fancy tea
party and fashion show was born, and our Central Campus multipurpose room
became the venue for the first show. It was an instant hit! However, as we listened
to feedback from the families, we realized we could make it even better by
including all parents and grandparents. By the third year, we had moved the event
Annual Fashion Show at the
Foundation for Blind Children
