Carol and Richard Russell at PBA's 2005 Annual Meeting
CHICAGO (December 2, 2005) – Carol Russell of Omaha, Nebraska has worked closely with Prevent Blindness America affiliate Prevent Blindness Nebraska (PBN) for more than twenty years, serving on numerous committees and on its board of directors in support of PBN's vital sight-saving mission that includes children's vision screenings, glaucoma screenings for adults and public education for eye health and safety.
In her ongoing role with PBN, Carol has also become a dedicated and active volunteer with Prevent Blindness America. She serves with distinction on the national Field Relations Committee and has received PBA's Richard Behrens Award for National Volunteerism. Carol's husband, Rick Russell, also a long-time volunteer and leader in the Prevent Blindness family, currently provides oversight for the national organization on PBA's board of directors.
"All of us at PBA feel privileged to have received the benefit of Carol's tremendous energy and expertise, said Hugh R. Parry, president and CEO of PBA. "Her commitment to saving the sight of children and adults in Nebraska and around the country is evident in the high and exacting standards she sets for herself as a volunteer."
Active in fundraising, governance, event planning and many other facets of volunteer work over her 28 years of involvement with charitable organizations, Carol has received more than a dozen awards for community service and volunteer leadership. This year, Carol received the prestigious “International Volunteer Fundraiser of the Year” Award from the Association of Fundraising Professionals.
Founded in 1908, Prevent Blindness America is the nation's leading volunteer eye health and safety organization dedicated to fighting blindness and saving sight. Focused on promoting a continuum of vision care, Prevent Blindness America touches the lives of millions of people each year through public and professional education, advocacy, community and patient service programs and research. These services are made possible through the generous support of the American public. Together with a network of affiliates, divisions and chapters, Prevent Blindness America is committed to eliminating preventable blindness in the United States. For more information, or to make a contribution to the sight-saving fund, call 1-800-331-2020.
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