Have you ever wondered what it’s like to volunteer at our A Million Laughs for Literacy Gala? Inside NBP talked to one of our volunteers about her experience.
Last week, we held our annual A Million Laughs for Literacy Gala at the Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel. It was an exciting night, celebrating braille literacy and the blind community. The evening was a tremendous success, thanks in part to our dedicated volunteers. Amy Bui, a Northeastern University Undergraduate student, was one of those volunteers. She has been volunteering at National Braille Press for several years, this was her 3rd gala, and in her words, “the best yet!”
It was a night filled with inspiration. Starting with Connor McLeod’s acceptance speech for the Hands On! Award (Connor successfully campaigned the Australian government to include tactile features on banknotes). President's Awardee Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh, echoed Connor's commitment to the blind community in his remarks stating that he will "increase accessibility across all neighborhoods" in Boston. Blind Adventurist, Erik Weihenmayer, continued the inspiration with his special presentation on his adventures kayaking the Colorado River and the concept of No Barriers.Our volunteers are passionate about NBP’s mission; many of them have stayed with us throughout the years because they share our passion for braille literacy. “I’ve been a volunteer for 4 years now, I love working with the development team at NBP," Amy Bui continued. “For this year’s gala, I’ve worked on everything from painting the blue man to graphic design for the silent auction.”
“My favorite part of the night was Fund a Book. It was fun, fast paced and interactive, with all proceeds going towards braille literacy,” said Amy Bui. Fund a Book is a great way for the sponsor to see the value of their philanthropy.
Amy's overall experience at the gala was a great one, and as she says, "mind-opening." If you are interested in NBP’s volunteer program please visit: http://www.nbp.org/ic/nbp/support/volunteer.html