Geri Mcginty Brings Can-Do Attitude to California Page 2 Geri Mcginty’S Vision Loss Wasn’T Low Vision Expo Nears Much of a Problem Until 2006

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Spring Annual Report 2012 In This Report Geri McGinty Brings Can-Do Attitude to California Page 2 Geri McGinty’s vision loss wasn’t Low Vision Expo Nears much of a problem until 2006. After making a left-hand turn, in her rear- Page 3 view mirror she saw a school bus full Notes from the of children directly behind her that Executive Director she hadn’t seen a moment before. Pages 4 - 6 She returned to her Phoenix, Arizona home immediately, realizing she had just driven for the last time. “My heart was in my throat. I was devastated. I could have killed or injured those children, those Woof to Woof babies. It was not a choice. I wasn’t Vintage Affaire safe,” said Geri, who suffers from a Geri McGinty surfs the web from her home in Soquel. Menlo Charity Horse Show retinal vascular disorder. assignments. “He always wanted to Page 7 “My daughter used to take me places, but I needed to have some freedom. know when ‘we’ were going to work,” Making Plans for a Planned she said. Gift I’m independent and didn’t want to rely upon her.” When her father died at the end Page 8 of 2011, Geri’s daughter encouraged Statement of Financial Without the use of her car, she her mother to leave Phoenix and Activities was certain her independence was share her home in Soquel. Once in gone forever. “I was a home health her new home, her top priority was Pages 9-11 nurse. I thought my career and life to maintain her independence. Donors and Volunteers were over,” she said. Geri’s next Less than a month after her door neighbor approached as she Pages 12-13 move, Geri contacted Vista Center cried in her car. The neighbor, who in Santa Cruz seeking information Vista Center Statistics happened to be Geri’s 80-year-old about services. She quickly joined Pages 14-15 father, listened to her story and her a support group, received orienta- Appreciation and concern about her future. Her father tion and mobility instruction for her Acknowledgements explained that he had nothing but new environment, had a low vision time on his hands and he’d be happy evaluation and learned about local to chauffeur his daughter to work resources. Continued on page 16 2 Anticipation Builds For May Low Vision Expo BOARD OF DIRECTORS Technology and the latest research U.S. presidents including President and developments concerning eye Obama, and has been inducted into Steve Sanislo, M.D. President disease will be showcased at the the U.S. Association of Blind Athletes Saturday, May 12, Low Vision Expo Hall of Fame. Meaux Costello President-Elect in San Jose. Mirrored after a long- Retinal Specialist Dr. Darius standing successful event in Santa Moshfeghi, Associate Professor of Mike Freitas Dana Griffin Cruz, the San Jose event is being Ophthalmology at Stanford, will Alla Panchenko co-sponsored by Vista Center and discuss age-related macular degen- Vice Presidents the Santa Clara Valley Blind Center eration with a question and answer Bruce Fielding (SCVBC). session to follow. Age-related macu- Treasurer “The Santa Cruz Expo has been lar degeneration is one of the fastest Susan Miklos going on for years and is always growing eye conditions in America. Secretary very well attended,” said Garlyn Android Accessibility will be Susan Martin Serame, Vista Center’s Director of the presentation given by Google Past President Clinic Services. “By teaming up with software engineer and Vista Center Pam Brandin, MPA SCVBC, we’re hoping to educate board member Charles Chen. Chen Executive Director those living with vision loss and their works on accessibility for the Android Claire Biancalana families about local resources and and Chrome smart phones at Google. Annie Chapin Attendees will have the oppor- Charles Chen Patricia Joyce tunity to meet with numerous ven- David Krane dors throughout the day. Scheduled Rosa Mussallem Naomi Chavez Peters to be on hand are Access Ingenuity, Robert Porter J Bliss, HumanWare, CTAP, Sterling Ron Schwartz Lindy Sherwood Adaptives, A&E Low Vision, VA Palo Elaine Stanley Alto’s Western Blind Rehabilitation Ingrid Sywak Nels Westman Center, Freedom Vision and Vista Mark Wieland, M.D. Center’s Store. Suzanne Wilcox Patricia Wyrod The free event runs from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with registration beginning at 9 a.m. The event will be held at SCVBC at 101 North Bascom, Expo attendees will have hands-on access to many San Jose. Attendees are asked to items. Vista Center for the Blind and RSVP, by calling Vista Center at Visually Impaired what the future may hold in terms 650.858.0202. If calling after hours, 2470 El Camino Real of advancements in eye disease and please leave your RSVP information Suite 107 Palo Alto, CA 94306-1715 accessible technology.” by entering extension 102. Lunch 650.858.0202 Michael May of the Sendero will be available for $3 to those who fax 650.858.0214 Group will provide a comparison RSVP. When making your reserva- 413 Laurel Street Santa Cruz, CA 95060-4904 of accessible Global Positioning tion, please note if you wish to order 831.458.9766 Systems (GPS) and the opportuni- lunch and how many in your party fax 831.426.6233 ties they provide for those living with wish to have a meal reserved for www.vistacenter.org vision loss. May has met with four them. 3 Notes from the Executive Director “What would you attempt to do if To receive news you knew you could not fail?” I read bulletins or our this quote a few weeks ago and was reminded of it, watching 24 blind newsletter elec- and visually impaired school children tronically, send participate in our Northern California your name and Braille Challenge in early March. address to info@ These youngsters were enthusiasti- cally competing over the course of vistacenter.org several hours, demonstrating their skills in writing, reading and under- standing Braille. In the end, each of them received a medal, and the most accomplished among them Pam Brandin were given additional awards. Some will go on to compete in the National tech devices, such as computers and Braille Challenge. smart phones, and from low-tech From the looks on their faces ones, such as magnifiers, large- when they marched in as a group button phones and braillers. We are to begin the competition, none of connecting clients and others who the participants was contemplating are visually impaired to the latest in failure and everyone left that day a accessible technology as fast as we winner. I was proud that Vista Center can – and it’s hard to keep up! plays an important role in developing We have a Vista Center app available such self-confidence in young people. on Android phones – check it out. The participants were addressed It has a number of helpful training by Caitlin Hernandez, a former videos, including instruction in how National Braille Challenge winner who to use some of the technology-based started competing in the Northern devices that are able to help change California Braille Challenge in the the lives of visually impaired users. early years of our event. She is now In addition to bringing young a senior at UC Santa Cruz, planning people together this spring, we to work towards a master’s degree recently brought a group of 40 for- in literature. Caitlin is a Braille whiz. mer Vista Center board members She is also a technology whiz, and and board presidents together for a enumerated the many devices that reunion and update on the status of help her to be a high-achieving the agency. It was impressive to see young woman and very successful these leaders from the past 35 years adult role model. who have been so instrumental in At Vista Center, we have recog- our growth and development, and nized for a number of years that our affirming to know that they still have clients can benefit from both high- Vista Center in their hearts! 4 Rain Tries To Drown Out 2011 Woof to Woof Months of planning and anticipation went into preparing the Seventh Annual Woof to Woof in Scotts Valley, set for June 4, 2011, a day that broke records. Rainfall, in amounts unprec- edented for early June, fell upon the Skypark soccer fields. Event Co-Chair Claire Biancalana gathered together the volunteers who — clad in rain- coats, boots and rain pants — determined the fundraiser could not go on as planned. “It was unreal. None of us could believe the amount of rain that was Keith McKenzie considers a bid on wine. falling,” said Biancalana. “We were grateful our vendors were so under- on art and jewelry, wine and sport- standing about the cancellation.” ing goods, trips and dinners. Woof to But it took more than rain to Woof volunteers and brother and sis- dampen the enthusiasm and deter- ter, Nels Westman and Carin Hanna, mination of the Woof to Woof vol- hosted the auction. “We’re happy unteers. Volunteers organized the that Mother Nature cooperated with event’s auction in a private home us this time,” said Westman. Though overlooking Monterey Bay in Capitola off to a soggy start, Woof to Woof on July 10, and the invitation-only 2011 brought in more than $20,000 auction was standing-room only. for Vista Center programs. Attendees enjoyed a barbe- The Woof to Woof committee is cued lunch and beverages, and bid reprising its Retriever Fever theme for 2012. This dog-centric occasion is scheduled for Saturday, June 2 from

Fundraising 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Scotts Valley at Skypark Soccer Fields, 361 Kings Village Road. We are hoping for a sunny day! Anyone interested in sponsor- ship or vendor opportunities should contact Vista Center’s Santa Cruz office at 831.458.9766 or go to www. wooftowoof.com.

Nels Westman and Claire Biancalana are rained out in Scotts Valley. 5 Wine And Generosity Plentiful At Vintage Affaire Vintage Affaire switched things up In twenty-nine for its 29th annual event, hosting years, Vintage the revered gala at the Menlo Circus Club in Atherton for the first time in Affaire has its history. Attendees followed the donated nearly red carpet to be greeted warmly by $8 million to Vintage Affaire Chair and 2010/11 Vista Center! Vista Center Board President Susan Martin. Food and wine pairings got Vintage Affaire Chair Susan Martin, Bill and Gay attendees circulating through the Krause and Bob and Connie Lurie enjoy the silent auction. silent auction. Chefs from Quattro Restaurant at the Four Seasons and amazing adventures. Generous Silicon Valley, The Ritz-Carlton Half attendees raised nearly $32,000 for Moon Bay, Station 1 Restaurant, Vista Center’s Fund-A-Need. Madera at Rosewood Sand Hill and The 2011 event was dedicated Dio Deka showed off their creativity to the memory and legacy of Marilyn Pratt, who served as the Vintage Affaire Chair in 1986 and 1994. She and her husband David worked for many years preparing the contents of the auction catalog, as well as serving as Vintage Affaire Wine Advisors. The 30th Vintage Affaire is scheduled for Saturday, June 23 at the Woodside estate of a Silicon Valley icon. As in years past, the event will offer two levels of tickets. Vista Center client and artist Haley Goodlett donated Club Level tickets are $225 and offer two paintings to Vintage Affaire. access to the silent and live auctions, and culinary prowess by serving hors pouring vintners and guest chefs. d’oeuvres that complemented the Patron Level tickets are $475 and, wines on hand. More than two dozen in addition to what is offered at the wineries, each sharing several wines, Club Level, include a wine pairing were represented and eager to talk dinner after the live auction, along about their wines and food pairings. with an invitation to Vintage Evening, Auctioneer John Glines brought an extra special wine event held prior his energy and enthusiasm to the to Vintage Affaire at a private estate. live auction, which featured select For more information on this items that garnered active bidding. year’s event, please visit Auction items included exclusive get- www.vintageaffaire.org. aways, fine wines, private dinners 6 Equine Excellence Abounds At Menlo Circus Club

Riders and spectators were treated to another brilliant and well-orchestrated event, thanks to the efforts of everyone associated with the 41st Annual Menlo Charity Horse Show (MCHS). Running from August 9-14, the 2011 event was up against one of its most formidable opponents ever — a dead- ly equine virus that was highly con- tagious and forced the cancellation of several California equestrian events scheduled earlier in the year. Graceful competition. “Many riders and horse owners Under the tent for Friday night’s chose to sit out some shows earlier Speed Jumper Class, it was standing in the year out of great concern,” room only and the dinner that fol- said MCHS Co-Chair Betsy Glikbarg. lowed was sold out. Vendors clam- “Thankfully, our event was later in ored to secure a spot in the coveted the year and we had a wonderful Horse Show Marketplace, which sold turnout.” out in record time. Sponsors also turned out in force. Several long-time sponsors including ABC 7/KGO, Mountain Home Stables, Summerhouse Farms and Shreve & Company, were joined by newcomers Stephen Silver Fine Jewelry and Louis Vuitton. The MCHS has been a faith- ful supporter of Vista Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired and has been the largest special event fund- MCHS Co-Chair Betsy Glikbarg and husband Tom. Fundraising raiser for several years. Glikbarg pre- Riders came from near and far to sented a check to the Vista Center compete at the Menlo Circus Club. Board of Directors for $433,000. Tina Dilandri, riding Avargo, was The generous work on behalf of this the Grand Prix winner. Royal Rider committee has resulted in total Vista Handy Hunter winner was Karrie Center contributions in excess of Rufer riding her horse, My Way. $6,000,000. Local resident Taylor Siebel notched The 2012 event is slated for several victories including the KEW August 7-12 and will be held once Farm Ryman Memorial Speed Class again at the Menlo Circus Club. and Larry Mayfield Memorial Ride and For more information, visit Drive mounted on Natsu. www.menlohorseshow.com. 7 Making Vista Center A Part Of Your Estate Plans

Vista Center Co-Director of clients receive through Vista Center. Please consider Development Susan Kokores I have always had a sensitivity to joining the growing interviewed longtime Vista Center vision loss issues, and after my close Vista Center Legacy supporters Mona and Bob Armistead involvement, my husband and I sim- Circle and helping about joining the Legacy Circle. ply have Vista Center in our hearts! Vista Center thrive Susan Kokores: How many years SK: In your opinion, why is Vista well into the future. have you been involved in supporting Center a vital resource to our For information Vista Center and in what capacities? community? about how to Mona Armistead: Thirty-one years Armisteads: Vista Center has been make a planned ago, I was asked to form a group a long-standing resource, with a gift, please contact with the goal of establishing an event reputation for excellent services and the Development to support the then, a compassionate staff. Department, Peninsula Center for They work with people the Blind and Visually of all ages, from young 650.858.0202. Impaired, which is children to the very old. now Vista Center for One never knows when the Blind and Visually vision loss may occur. Impaired. The tal- Vista Center helps cli- ented group of volun- ents learn the practical teers associated with adjustments such as this effort developed mobility or daily liv- a wine auction, which ing skills, in addition we named Vintage to providing emotional Mona and Bob Armistead Affaire. Bob and I are support for the entire so excited to be attending the 30th family. Vision loss is a very scary Anniversary of this event this June. thing to face, so it is great to know Later on I served on the Vista Center that Vista Center is a resource you Board of Directors from 1985 to 1991 can count on. and was president 1987-1988. SK: Do you have any advice for Bob Armistead: I have so enjoyed other community members like you attending Vintage Affaire over the who may be considering adding Vista years. We have only missed one out Center to their estate plans? of 30 years. We are both so appre- Armisteads: For us, it was just bit- ciative that this fundraiser supports ing the bullet and actually updating Vista Center! our estate plans. That is an easy SK: Why have you supported Vista thing to put off. Once we decided to Center so steadfastly? have a charitable part of our estate, we knew instantly that Vista Center MA: As a board member, I came to would be one of our beneficiaries. really appreciate the excellent staff and the tremendous benefits the 8

Statement of Activities for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2011

General Operating Fund for Vista Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired

PUBLIC SUPPORT AND REVENUE — Public Support Received Directly

Contributions $1,100,936

In-Kind 8,725 Client Fees and Sales 4% TOTAL SUPPORT $1,109,661

REVENUE Contributions Contracts & Including Sales to Public – Net of Expenses $ 22,551 Government Events Grants 47% 49% Contracts & Government Grants 1,172,720

Client Fees and Sales 88,306

Special Events 15,827 Support and Revenue Investment Income 842,972* (Does not include unrealized losses of investments)

TOTAL REVENUE $2,142,376 Management Fundraising & General 10% TOTAL SUPPORT AND REVENUE $3,252,037 8%

EXPENSES

Program Services $2,074,588 Program Services Management & General 211,476 82%

Fundraising 252,213

TOTAL EXPENSES $2,538,277 Expenses

Change in Net Assets $ 713,760

Net Assets, Beginning of Year 4,419,219

Net Assets, End of Year $5,132,979

*Includes unrealized losses of investments 9 Donors Vista Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired is grateful to Salesforce.com Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Menifee the following donors whose gifts and pledges were received Mr. Donald S. Schmitz Microsoft Matching Gifts Program between January 1, 2011 and December 31, 2011. These Ms. Lindy Sherwood Dr. and Mrs. Stephen A. Moore valued contributions make our critical programs and services Mr. and Mrs. W. Edwin Smith Mr. and Mrs. Franklin M. Orr, Jr. possible. Mr. Tony Spangenberg Powar Family Fund Mr. and Mrs. John Thompson Mr. and Mrs. William L. Quackenbush $20,000+ DONORS Ms. Susan Ure Mr. Peter Walsh Mr. and Mrs. Rowland Rebele Mr. and Mrs. Dinesh Desai Mr. and Mrs. Nels Westman Wendell Family Foundation Mr. William E. Reller Joseph and Meri Ehrlich Living Trust Mr. and Mrs. Paul H. Wick Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. Robarts Bernard A. Newcomb Fund $1,000-$2,499 DONORS Mark R. Wieland, M.D. Mr. and Mrs. Alexander H. Schilling Sand Hill Foundation Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. Edwin A. Seipp Jr. Mr. Paul B. Althouse $500-$999 DONORS Mr. and Mrs. Prairie Sims $10,000-$15,000 DONORS Mr. and Mrs. Adrian D. P. Bellamy Mr. and Mrs. Tony Arata Mrs. Anne I. Spencer Cisco Foundation Mrs. Leila A. Biancalana Aufmuth Family Foundation Stangenes Industries, Inc. Nona Jean Cox Living Trust Ms. Irene J. Black Mr. and Mrs. Geoff Baldwin Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Kumar Sud Mr. David S. Labuda Mr. and Mrs. Mark Brandin Nacole Barth-Ellis and Don Ellis Mr. and Mrs David Townsend Buff and Cindy Miller Family Fund Allen and Marilyn Brown Fund Mr. A. Leland Boucher United Way Silicon Valley Clarence E. Rinne Family Charitable Cabrillo Host Lions Club Canadian Women’s Club of Mr. and Mrs. Donald T. Valentine Family Fund Mr. and Mrs. Ralph G. Coan, Jr. San Francisco Bay Area Mr. Raymond Wong The Wollenberg Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Robert P. Callaghan Capitola Begonia Festival Mr. Jeffrey T. Chambers Ms. Annie Chapin $250-$499 DONORS $5,000-$9,999 DONORS Mr. and Mrs. Raymond P. Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Costello Abbott Employee Giving Campaign Anonymous Christensen Ms. Margaret B. Delfosse Mr. Andrew AbuMoussa Claire Biancalana Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey D. Dunker Ms. Carrie L. Drake Dr. and Mrs. Brian Andrews The Harry M. Griffon Sr. Foster City Lions Charities, Inc. Ms. Martha Edwards and Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Archer Memorial Fund Mr. John Orcutt GAP Foundation Gift Match Program Mr. and Mrs. Edward W. Barnholt Mrs. Catherine Harvey Erik’s DeliCafe, Inc. Genentech, Inc. Sonja L. and Atom Biggs Mr. and Mrs. David C. Krane Ms. Kathleen C. Everitt Geschke Foundation Mark S. Blumenkranz, M.D. Mr. and Mrs. William J. Miklos Mr. and Mrs. W. Craig Falkenhagen Mr. John M. Glass Mr. and Mrs. William B. Bode Mills-Peninsula Health Services Ferrari Family Foundation Ms. Dana M. Griffin Dr. and Mrs. Edwin E. Boldrey San Jose Mercury News Elizabeth H. Foster Mr. and Mrs. E. James Hannay Mr. and Mrs. Raymond K. Brandt Mrs. F. Tracy Schilling Ms. Lesley A. Franz Mr. and Mrs. Dane Hardin Mr. John Coughlin Robert J. Glaser, M.D. Ms. Sharon A. Hudson Mr. Michael Curtis $2,500-$4,999 DONORS Mr. and Mrs. Thomas S. Glikbarg Ms. Patricia A. Joyce Jerry and Gina Darcy Roger and Martha Barry Ms. Jeanne S. Gressens Mrs. Inderjit Kaur Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Darrough Ms. Pamela J. Brandin Ms. Bonnie L. Horner Laird Norton Company, LLC Ms. Roxanne Deblauwe Google Matching Gifts Program Mr. Mark E. Jensen Ms. Suzanne Legallet Mr. Tom DiFrancesco Mr. and Mrs. Ned Hills Michael F. Marmor, M.D. JPMorgan Chase & Co. Employee Giving Campaign Mr. and Mrs. William H. Draper, III The Robert E. Hopper Family Fund Mr. and Mrs. William E. Oberndorf S. Patrick and Katrina Kelley Mr. and Mrs. Rosser B. Edwards Johnson & Johnson Matching Gifts Palo Alto Lions Charities, Inc. Program Mr. and Mrs. Roger P. Kokores Mr. Jean D. Erreca Palo Alto Rotary Club Annual Dr. Keith Fabisiak Ms. Thelma P. Lilienthal Charities, Inc. Dr. and Mrs. Marcus A. Krupp Mr. and Mrs. Tup Fisher Menlo Park Live Oak Lions Club Mr. James L. Peters Sheng-Wei Li Mr. and Mrs. William S. Floyd, Jr. Moore & Miller Insurance Ms. Naomi Chavez Peters Ms. Janet K. Littlefield Mr. Michael J. Freitas Mr. and Mrs. Todd Patterson J/J Petricciani Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Brian T. Madigan Mr. Matthew Gilhooley Mr. and Mrs. James W. Plunkett Mr. and Mrs. Ronald D. Peyton Mr. and Mrs. Richard Magnuson Mr. and Mrs. William J. Harding Ms. Melodie Rufer Mr. Robert Porter Ms. Chris Mangan Mr. Richard S. Haynes Mr. Marcos Sastre Ms. MaryAnn Raab Mr. and Mrs. Gary Martin HP Company Foundation 10 Donors

$250-$499 DONORS (cont.) Ms. Marjorie J. Anderson Carolyn B. Emrich, O.D. Dr. and Mrs. Jason L. Lauffer Ms. Leannah Hunt Mr. and Mrs. Thomas L. Ard Mr. and Mrs. Nels Enemark Mr. Jean Lecocq IBM Employee Services Center Mrs. Germaine Arnson Mr. and Mrs. John S. Erving Mr. Raymond Lee Mr. Charles Jadallah Mr. and Mrs. Robert Arriola Mr. Robert E. Finegan Stuart Leeb and Associates Larry L. and Patricia K. Jones Mr. and Mrs. Jerry J. Bagnani Mrs. Ruth M. Fisher Joe and Annette Legallet Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Kanner Dr. and Mrs. Clifford R. Barnett Mr. and Mrs. Mahlon G. Foote Mr. and Mrs. Paul Lewis Chris Kennedy Ms. Gloria I. Batra Mr. Gary T. Forrest Mr. and Mrs. George Limbach Ms. Maureen E. Kennedy Mr. Mark Bennett Mr. Gregory A. Fowler Mr and Mrs Brooks E Loeffler Mr. and Mrs. James G. La Plante, Jr. Ms. Karan Bershaw Mr. and Mrs. Robert Franklin Mr. Herbert A. Luce Ms. Mary Leen Mr. and Mrs. Bernhard H. Bittner Freedom Lions Club Mr. and Mrs. Hermann Luechinger Mr. and Mrs. Jok P. Legallet Mr. Peter B. Bjorklund Mr. and Mrs. James R. Fuller Mr. Thomas Lushnia Lighthouse Bank Dr. and Mrs. Steven Bo Mrs. Margaux C. Furrer Mr. and Mrs. John C. MacDonald Mr. and Mrs. Biny Lightford Mr. Max Bollock Mr. and Mrs. Robert Galen Mr. and Mrs. Bruce D. MacLeod Hunter L. Little, M.D. Mr. Michael Bordoni Mr. and Mrs. Ray F. Galli Jr. Mrs. Jennie Madlem Mr. and Mrs. Scott J. Loftesness Ms. Ann Bortscheller Mr. and Mrs. Fritz M. Geibel Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Mahnken Mr. and Mrs. Bruce W. McCaul Ms. Johanna Bowen Mr. and Mrs. Theodore W. Glauser Mr. J. P. Marks Ms. Elyce E. Melmon Mr. and Mrs. Frank S. Boxall Ms. Elinor I. Goff Mr. and Mrs. John R. Martorella Menlo Park Host Lions Club Mr. and Mrs. Baruch Boxer Mr. Steven Goldenberg Mr. and Mrs. Larry R. Matlack Mr. and Mrs. Denny Monick Mrs. Marilyn R. Brenner Mr. and Mrs. Dale Goss Mr. Charles Mayfield Mr. and Mrs. Carlos Montalvo Mr. Duane R. Bretzke Mr. and Mrs. Dick Gould Nolah and Wilson McCahon Ms. Constance B. Moore Brockman Farming, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Ronald E. Graves Mr. and Mrs. James G. McGarvie Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Moore Mr. and Mrs. John C. Brokaw Ms. Anna M. Green Dr. and Mrs. Keith S. McKenzie Mr. Brendan M. Murphy Mr. and Mrs. Edward P. Brown Mr. and Mrs. Fred Greenland Mr. and Mrs. John M. McNelis Earl W. Norwood, III Mr. and Mrs. Alan Burns Mr. Morton Grosser Mr. and Mrs. George R. Mellis Seja Oh Ms. Nicole Buttita Mr. and Mrs. Jeff A. Hall Dr. and Mrs. James R. Meier Ms. Alla Panchenko Ms. Josephine L. Carpignano Mr. Adam S. Halpern Mr. and Mrs. J. Michael Metschan Mr. and Mrs. Gary Peterson Ms. Elaine J. Cassidy Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Hanna Ms. Carol A. Miklos Mr. and Mrs. W. Jeffers Pickard Ms. Rosemary C. Catton Mr. John W. Harbaugh Mr. and Mrs. David W. Mitchell Lindsay Clegg Pierce Mr. Charles Chen Ms. Stephanie L. Harlan Mr. and Mrs. Kevin J. Mooney Ms. Candice S. Provines Mr. Victor L. Chinn Mrs. Misa Hatakeda Ms. Cindy L. Morrell Ms. Christina A. Romano and Mr. and Mrs. Gary D. Chronert Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Hermsen Mr. and Mrs Mike Morrissey Bruce M. Puckett Mr. David H. Clegg Dr. and Mrs. William H. Hoag Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey W. Morton Mr. Kenneth Rosenthal Ms. Kay G. Clegg Mrs. Kathleen Hobson Ms. Sarita Motoye Bernard and Shelley Ross, Ph.D., P.E. Mr. and Mrs. William Clegg Ms. Ada R. Holloway Mr. and Mrs. John J. Moyer Steven R. Sanislo, M.D. Colliers International Mr. and Mrs. John S. Huffman Mr. and Mrs. Everett A. Mudgett, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Ronald L. Schwartz Joan E. Colligan Mrs. Patricia B. Hurt Mr. and Mrs. Hiroshi Murayama Shadowbrook Restaurant Dr. Jeffery A. Collins Dr. and Mrs. Anthony C. Iantosca M. Mushkat Mr. Fred I. Sommer Ms. Carolyn Curry Ms. Kingsley F. Jack Ms. Holly E. Myers Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Spears Mr. Dennis E. Daly Mr. and Mrs. Raj Jain Mr. Preeti V. Naik Ms. L. Elaine Stanley Mr. and Mrs. Mark C. Davis Mr. and Mrs. Harland B. Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Steve T. Nakagawa Mrs. Jean E. Stone Mr. and Mrs. Dale H. Dawson Mr. and Mrs. F. Clay Judd Mr. and Mrs. John D. Noll Mrs. Suzanne Wilcox Mr. and Mrs. Michael Deggelman Mr. and Mrs. Daniel E. Kaplan Myviet Thi Nguyen Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Williams, Jr. Delta Gamma Fraternity Mr. and Mrs. John R. Kates Ms. Amanda Oakson Mr. and Mrs. John H. Woods Dr. and Mrs. Richard R. Dewey Ms. Beverly Ann Kiltz Mr. David H. Oppenheimer Ms. Patricia M. Wyrod Ms. Carolyn I. Dingman Mr. and Mrs. Donald Kloth Ms. Joan R. Osborne Mr. George A. Zakrzewski Mr. Eddie Dove Mrs. Perla Kohs Mr. and Mrs. Morton H. Owens Ms. Pat Dunbar Mr. and Mrs. Daniel F. Kriege Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Oster $100-$249 DONORS Dr. and Mrs. Peter R. Egbert Mr. and Mrs. Larry I. Kwan James Pancurak, M.D. Ms. Jessica Alverez Mrs. Nancy K. Eller Ms. Marian J. Lagerquist Mr. James O. Peavy Ronald P. and Mr. and Mrs. Ferd J. Lange Ms. Sharon M. Pelley 11 Volunteers Mr. and Mrs. John R. Pepper Mr. Mark Stella We greatly appreciate the contributions made by our valued Mrs. John S. Perkins Mr. Nelson Stone volunteers who work in the Vista Center office and with Ms. Sarah A. Peterson Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth H. Sutherland our clients. Mr. John F. Petrilla Mr. and Mrs. Steven W. Swift Mrs. Ann B. Pinkham Ms. Maria Szabo Cam Acker Preeti Naik Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Preuss Mr. Richard B. Talmadge Ed Baird Steve Nakagawa Ms. Donna Raffaelli Mr. and Mrs. Richard E. Taylor Rohit Behl Emanuel Nava Mr. and Mrs. Clifford E. Ray Jr. Ms. Linda Teng Mrs. Gayle H. Richter Mr. and Mrs. Tom Thompson Nancy Bengston Dan Nguyen Mr. and Mrs. Edward E. Rinne Mr. Charles Thompson Ralph Bohnert Hung (Kenny) Nguyen Ms. Suzanne Rischman Mr. James Thorburn Gail Brody Uyen Nguyen Ms. Vanessa Roach Jack and Diane Turner Alex Cali Robert Nissenbaum Ms. Lesley K. Rodriguez Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Vaughn Gretchen H. Rooker, M.D. VCA Animal Hospital of Santa Cruz Monica Cappuccini Ramin Omid Ms. Melissa Roth Ms. Audrey Voakes Rosalee Carty Al Parmantier Ruby and Schofield Mr. and Mrs. Stafford Warren Lynn Cox Mimm Patterson Mr. Alfred N. Salice Mr. and Mrs. Leon E. Wentz Abhimanyu Dahr Joe Pearlman Santa Cruz County Bank Mr. and Mrs. Bruce H. Whitson Nora Daly Teryl Peters Ms. Julia Schneider Mr. and Mrs. Will C. Wood Mr. and Mrs. Richard S. Seiler Mr. and Mrs. Bruce W. Woolpert Gautam Dandavate Roger Petersen Dr. Marc Shaw Mr. and Mrs. James B. Young Rena Davidow Kelvin Pham Ms. Grace L. Shien Dr. and Mrs. Thomas S. Young Elizabeth Emery Laura Pica Mrs. Maria T. Shipley Ms. Agnes E. Yuseff Laura Gable Helena Robinson Hatsue “Sue” Shiroyama Prabitha Ganesh Nancy Rosenberg Ms. Josephine Shuster Every effort has been made to ensure that this list is correct and Mr. Edgar Simons Amber Gidley Ashish Shah complete. We apologize for any Mrs. Elaine L. Smith names that may have been omitted. Kathy Grazioli Marie St. Lezin Ms. Andrea B. Smith If you have questions, please con- Linda Hall Roberta “Jane” Stone Mr. Norman L. Sodman tact us at 650.858.0202, ext. 118. Erica Hogle Nancy Tabri Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Stein Joanne Kwong Diane Talo Jessica Lewis Mariane Ting Vista Center Legacy Circle Members Sheng-Wei Li Susan Ure We also want to recognize the individuals, couples and Elis Lira Natalie Uy families that have made a planned gift to Vista Center. Julie Lockhart Martha Warren These gifts ensure that Vista Center will continue to Amanda Louria Diane White provide critical core services to those living with vision loss Sharon Lysek Dawn Wilcox for generations to come. Raymond Mavroudis Suzanne Wilcox Mona and Bob Armistead Judith Hedberg Don Meyers Phil Winterfield Martha and Roger Barry Mary Johnson and Glenn Johnson Jane Molony Angela Wong Alice Hilda Brunnings Suzanne Legallet Pam Brandin Susan Martin Irene Murillo Meaux Costello Buff and Cindy Miller Nona Jean Cox* Mary and Harold Oeser M. Elizabeth Day and Clarence Rinne* William F. Goldman Steven Sanislo, M.D. Martha Edwards and John Orcutt Ray Westman* Joseph and Meri Ehrlich* Suzanne Wilcox Bruce Fielding *Deceased Black 4% Unknown Other 2% $67,901 and up 5% 7% Native American >1% $42,501 - $67,900 15%

Asian 8%

Hispanic 14% $25,000 - $42,500 Caucasian 14% 66% $25,000 or below 64%

Clients by Ethnicity Black 12 Clients by Income 4% (Does not account for family size) Unknown Other 2% $67,901 and up 5% 7% Retinitis Native American Pigmentosa >1% $42,501 - $67,900 5% Vista Center — Who We Serve 15% Diabetic Retinopathy Asian 12% 8%

Hispanic 695 14% Number of low vision exams provided Men $25,000 - $42,500 Other Caucasian last year 14% 16% Age Related 36% 66% Macular $25,000 or below Degeneration 64% 49% Women Glaucoma 64% 258 18% Clients receiving Adaptive Daily Living Clients by Ethnicity Skills training Clients by Income (Does not account for family size) Clients by Eye Condition Clients by Gender Retinitis Pigmentosa 5% Diabetic 105 Retinopathy Oldest client 12%

Men Other 15 Age Related 36% 16% Clients who are 100 years or older Macular Degeneration 49% Women Glaucoma 64% 18%

Clients by Eye Condition Clients by Gender 405 Clients participating in Vista Center support groups or individual counseling 125 Participants in Vista Center’s Youth Group 390 Clients receiving Orientation and Mobility instruction 212 Hours of Braille instruction provided 13

Black 4% 8,541 Unknown Other 2% $67,901 and up Number of miles Vista Center staff 5% 7% Native American members logged in January 2012 to >1% $42,501 - $67,900 15% assist clients

Asian 8% Hispanic 49 14% $25,000 - $42,500 Residents from 49 of the 50 United Caucasian 14% States have sought assistance from our 66% $25,000 or below branch of the Stanford Health Library 64%

Clients by Ethnicity Clients by Income (Does not account for family size)

Retinitis 70%Pigmentosa Percent of clients reporting5% improved 88% Diabetic Percent of clients that achieved their ability to readRetinopathy after receiving an adaptive device12% at Vista Center goal for traveling safely and navigating their environments independently after Vista Center orientation and mobility Men Other instruction 16% Age Related 36% Macular Black Degeneration 4% 49% Women Glaucoma 4,725Other Unknown 64% 18% 2% $67,901 and up 5% Items sold in our stores last year 7% Native American >1% $42,501 - $67,900 15%

Clients by Eye Condition Asian Clients by Gender 8%

Hispanic 14% $25,000 - $42,500 Caucasian 14% 66% $25,000 or below 64%

Clients by Ethnicity Clients by Income (Does not account for family size)

Retinitis Pigmentosa 5% Diabetic Retinopathy 12%

Men Other 16% Age Related 36% Macular Degeneration 49% Women Glaucoma 64% 18%

Clients by Eye Condition Clients by Gender 14 Appreciation and Acknowledgments Thank you to the committee members and supporters of our Stephanie Ross EquestrianConnect.Com 2011 fundraising events. Your commitment to these events Robin Schreiber Equestrianlife.com has a life-changing impact on those living with vision loss. Kathie Shaw Tracy Katayama Esse and Oscany, Inc. We appreciate all that you do! Lindy Sherwood Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley Annette Smith Woof to Woof Sponsors DPR Construction Hawkins & Sickel Families Clay Tingley Anonymous Latham & Watkins LLP Heers Family and Theodosakis Family Bay Federal Credit Union Britt von Thaden Patterson & Sheridan, LLP Huckleberry Farm & Makoto Farm Claire Biancalana Stephanie von Thaden Rector Audi and Rector Porsche Institutional Cash Distributors / Pam Brandin Jan Woolsey Stephen Silver Fine Jewelry Newton Family Breathe Deeply Pilates Patricia Wyrod Stephen & Paula Smith KEW Farms Debra and George Couch Alisa Young URS Corporation Kristin Kendall, Wells Fargo Advisors County Bank of Santa Cruz Vista Center Foundation Kiehl’s Erik’s Deli and Café Horse Show Sponsors Board & Committee Judy and Barnaby Levin Martha Edwards Anonymous in honor of Nancy Hey Ann & Tom Livermore Glacier Ice Vintage Affaire Committee ABC7 KGO-TV Long Family Carin Hanna Carissa Ashman Allon Fine Equestrian Tack and Clothing Marsh Private Client Solutions Jacob Young Retirement Planning Nacole Barth-Ellis Kennan and Associates Antarès Sellier France Marshall & Sterling Insurance Pam Brandin KPIG Ariat Liza Jane and Malcolm MacNaughton Meaux Costello Lee Kahn Foundation Asset Management Company Merrill Lynch / David Bell Lani Dorff Lighthouse Bank Atherton Lane Advisers, LLC Metrik Design / Keara Fallon Deborah Malkin Carrie Drake Avidbank Michael Andretti Foundation & Shell Moore and Miller Insurance Doug Dull Balmoral Farm Oil Company Pacific Cookie Company Pat Dunbar Ann Fay Barry/Summerhouse Farm Michael Kors Julie Rawles Debbie Eastburn Bay Ridge Farm/Ocean Crest Farms/ Mission Hospice & Home Care Tuesday Lunch Group Martha Edwards Sea Horse Riding Club Mountain Home Stables/Stacey & George H. Wilson Inc. Kris Forbes Bay Rose, LLC / Wendy Carter & Tom Seibel Patricia Wyrod Karen Fryling Missy Froley Murray Family Frank Galli Beaumont Farms/Chestnut Hill Neiman Marcus Woof to Woof Committee Bertram Capital Pegi Ard Kathie Gilles Nohra Family Branscomb Farms / KC Kelly Claire Biancalana Grant Giske Nordby Signature Homes Breakwell Stables Pam Brandin Christine Graham Nordstrom Bridgeport Farms / John Bragg Annie Chapin Susan Gregory Oppenheimer & Co. / Steve Brookway Stables / Archie Cox Goldenberg David Farberow Dana Griffin Bushtracks Expeditions Mr. and Mrs. Arman Pahlavan Mike Freitas Dave Heppberger Charlebois Farm The Pasha Group Jane Gregorius Sara Hollister Chartis Private Client Group Pegasus Show Stables, Inc. Carin Hanna Jovita Honor China Blue Farm Ralph Lauren Rachel Mayo Bill Jeffers City National Bank Recology Keith McKenzie Susan Kokores The Clara Fund Rector Audi Vanessa Roach Suzanne Legallet Lyn Jason Cobb & Herschel Cobb Rhys Vineyards Briya Serrano Ryan Manero Corley and Steiny Families Ritchie Family / Guckenheimer Nels Westman Jamie Marks Robert Half International / Anne & Susan Martin C-Star PR & The Stonebreaker Family Trust Gary Peterson Vintage Affaire Underwriters Alla Panchenko Dogwood Hill LLC Rombauer Vineyards Anonymous Candy Provines Elvenstar Farms / Jim Hagman Rosewood Hotels & Resorts Callan Associates Vanessa Roach 15

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