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Can you see the future when you’re blind? Just ask Rick.

I used to work in one of those big bank towers making a six-figure income. My job was exceptionally challenging. It was exciting.

One day I woke up and there was something wrong with my eyes.

A week later I had two operations on my eyes and shortly after was declared legally blind. I was scared, really scared, because I didn’t know where my life was going. I had a good 15 years of working life ahead of me and I didn’t know what to do. Fortunately, the doctor referred me to an institute funded by United Way and my life started to rebuild. I met people who were legally blind and they had such a positive outlook on life. The institute gave me a device that magnifies what little vision I have left. It gave me the courage to go and try things. I really got my life back together and I’m happy to be alive.

Thank you for giving. Your money got to me.