The Etta P. MacPhie Award 2005

The Lowell Association for the Blind annually presents the Etta P MacPhie award to the outstanding blind/visually impaired individual based on personal achievement and growth.

This year we have two special recipients for the Etta P. MacPhie Awards.

Our first recipient was Karen Dafopoulous.

Our first recipient is Karen Dafopoulos, a pharmacist by training who lost her sight suddenly due to an illness.

She came to LAB a couple of years ago seeking assistance with learning the computer. She has been taking lessons and has recently started Braille lessons. She was so excited recently between lessons that she called wanted to learn the next letter. Karen was so pleased to learn that she was selected to receive this award. We congratulate Karen for all her accomplishments and wish her well in her current job search.

Our Second Recipient - Paul Seaburg

Our second recipient this year is Paul Seaburg. Paul came to LAB a couple of years ago and has been a regular participant in the Adult Program. Paul is a pleasure to have at the office; he is always willing to help and has a smile on his face. He has the patience of a saint and was often seen helping Mary with her coffee or listening to Mary about her children, usually over and over and over again! He recently moved to smaller quarters and Paul has donated several items to LAB as well as many musical tapes for office use. Congratulations Paul.

Special Thanks to: - East Club for hosting our annual Etta P. MacPhie Awards luncheon
All of our wonderful volunteers who we depend on to assist at the
luncheons and all the LAB programs!
Henry Achin for his expertise in MCing the event!

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