Indiana Blind Children's Foundation

Indiana Blind Children's Foundation IBCF is a philanthropic foundation that supports children with visual impairments impacted by the Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired.

Guests at the 2026 Through the Looking Glass Gala have the opportunity to purchase an exclusive, limited-edition bottle ...
09/09/2026

Guests at the 2026 Through the Looking Glass Gala have the opportunity to purchase an exclusive, limited-edition bottle of w**e created especially for this year’s event. Available for $50, only 120 bottles featuring the special Gala label will be available, with proceeds benefiting the Indiana Blind Children’s Foundation and its mission to help children dream big.

Made possible through a partnership between Daniel's Vineyard and renowned blind painter John Bramblitt, the bottle features Bramblitt's “Dreaming” artwork on the label. A special limited-edition 24" x 30" canvas featuring “Dreaming” will also be available for bid as part of the Gala’s silent auction, giving attendees and non-attendees alike another opportunity to take home John’s inspiring artwork while helping IBCF bring our students’ dreams to life.

Limited tickets to the Gala are still available! Be sure to get yours today before it's too late.

[Photo Description: The photo features a very vivid, swirling, impressionistic painting. In the bottom center of the painting, a small child is standing, viewed from behind, on a path or ground made of streaks of red, orange, yellow, and brown. The child has short dark hair, wears a blue top and darker shorts, and appears to be looking upward. Bright light radiates out around the child, blending into the colorful surroundings. Above and around the child, the sky is full of thick, textured, swirling strokes in blue, white, yellow, pink, orange, red, and green. Near the upper center, there is a large spiral or vortex shape, with rings of white, blue, and yellow circling a darker center, like an abstract sun or black hole. Smaller circular, cloud-like swirls in white and yellow are scattered across the upper part of the painting. Flowing bands of color sweep diagonally across the image, especially strong streaks of yellow, red, and white that curve from the sides toward the central spiral. The style resembles an expressive, dreamlike night sky with intense movement and contrast.]

Join us at Indiana School for the Blind & Visually Impaired for the latest Preschool Stay and Play on Wednesday, Sept. 1...
09/08/2026

Join us at Indiana School for the Blind & Visually Impaired for the latest Preschool Stay and Play on Wednesday, Sept. 16, from 9 to 11 a.m. at 2701 N. Devon Ave. in Indianapolis. Little learners will explore hands-on transportation-themed sensory activities, music, stories, and play. Plus, thanks to Two Blind Brothers, every child will take home a stuffed guide dog! RSVP today via the link below or contact Cassie Kessler at [email protected] for more information.

The Indiana Blind Children’s Foundation is a proud supporter of this Family Engagement program.

RSVP Today: bit.ly/SeptemberStayandPlay

[Photo Description: An event flyer features the above information with a QR code for those who are interested to scan and RSVP.]

We would like to thank Whitewater Eye Centers for being a Silver Table Sponsor of the 2026 Through the Looking Glass Gal...
09/04/2026

We would like to thank Whitewater Eye Centers for being a Silver Table Sponsor of the 2026 Through the Looking Glass Gala presented by Eye Surgeons of Indiana!

Join us for an unforgettable night on Saturday, Oct. 24 at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Noblesville Indianapolis Conference Center. Tickets are on sale now, so be sure to get yours today.

Get Tickets: bit.ly/2026TTLG

[Photo Description: A red graphic features the text “Through the Looking Glass PRESENTED BY EYE SURGEONS OF INDIANA” below an illustrated eye in the upper left. In the graphic’s upper right, an illustrated pumpkin with green leaves is featured. In the center of the graphic, a white square features the text “SILVER TABLE SPONSOR” above the Whitewater Eye Centers logo.]

With a passion for Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired that stems from his mother’s work as a dorm parent...
09/02/2026

With a passion for Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired that stems from his mother’s work as a dorm parent at the school, longtime Indianapolis automobile dealer and philanthropist Terry Lee now finds great joy in supporting the Indiana Blind Children’s Foundation. In recent years, Lee has come on as a vital sponsor of IBCF’s Through the Looking Glass Gala – an event he now truly anticipates attending each year.

“I always look forward to it — it’s one of my favorite functions,” he says. “I do a lot of charity events, but this one always has a special feel.”

Take Terry’s word for it and join us for the 14th annual TTLG Gala presented by Eye Surgeons of Indiana, happening on Saturday, Oct. 24 at the state-of-the-art and stylish Embassy Suites by Hilton Noblesville Conference Center. Only 20 tickets still remain, so follow the link below and get yours today before it’s too late!

Get Tickets: bit.ly/2026TTLG

[Photo Description: A red graphic features the above quote from Terry Lee with a logo for the Terry Lee Foundation placed below it. At the top of the graphic, there are also logos for the Indiana Blind Children’s Foundation and this year’s Through the Looking Glass Gala presented by Eye Surgeons of Indiana. At the bottom of the graphic, there’s an illustration of leaves and a pumpkin.]

The Indiana Blind Children’s Foundation is excited to be the nonprofit recipient of Four Day Ray Brewing's Tapped for a ...
08/31/2026

The Indiana Blind Children’s Foundation is excited to be the nonprofit recipient of Four Day Ray Brewing's Tapped for a Cause for the month of September!

Every Tuesday from tomorrow through the end of September, 5% of food sales at Four Day Ray’s (open from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.) will benefit the Indiana Blind Children’s Foundation. So be sure to make it out to their Fishers location on a Tuesday or two this month, and know that your delicious dinner helps empower youth who are blind or have low vision!

If you can’t make it on a Tuesday, Four Day Ray customers can also support IBCF all month long by rounding up their bill and donating the difference.

[Photo Description: The image is a promotional graphic for Four Day Ray Brewing’s Tapped for a Cause monthly fundraiser benefiting the Indiana Blind Children’s Foundation. The graphic background is mostly yellow at the top and black at the bottom, with a subtle repeating pattern of the number 4. Text on the graphic reads: “JOIN US IN SEPTEMBER TAPPED FOR A CAUSE”. On the right side, there is a white rectangle with a dotted border. Inside it is the IBCF logo. Above this white rectangle, small text reads: “5% OF FOOD SALES SUPPORT:” At the bottom right of the graphic, the text reads: “TUESDAYS 4PM–9PM”.]

We would like to thank Lauth Family Foundation for being a Silver Table Sponsor of the 2026 Through the Looking Glass Ga...
08/28/2026

We would like to thank Lauth Family Foundation for being a Silver Table Sponsor of the 2026 Through the Looking Glass Gala presented by Eye Surgeons of Indiana!

Join us for an unforgettable night on Saturday, Oct. 24 at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Noblesville Indianapolis Conference Center. Tickets are on sale now, so be sure to get yours today.

Get Tickets: bit.ly/2026TTLG

[Photo Description: A red graphic features the text “Through the Looking Glass PRESENTED BY EYE SURGEONS OF INDIANA” below an illustrated eye in the upper left. In the graphic’s upper right, an illustrated pumpkin with green leaves is featured. In the center of the graphic, a white square features the text “SILVER TABLE SPONSOR” above the Lauth Family Foundation logo.]

Every year, the Live Auction at our Through the Looking Glass Gala gives attendees an opportunity to bid on something sp...
08/26/2026

Every year, the Live Auction at our Through the Looking Glass Gala gives attendees an opportunity to bid on something special while also supporting a great cause. At the 2025 Through the Looking Glass Gala, for example, Tricia Carrico had the good fortune of winning a trip to the 2025 Country Music Awards, which is now an experience she and her partner will never forget.

“We secured the CMA package last year and traveled to Nashville for three nights,” Tricia says. “We stayed in downtown Nashville right next to the Firestone Arena, where the CMA’s were held. It was a super fun event, and we got to see some of our favorite country singers, including Ella Langley, Keith Urban, and many others.”

Like Tricia, you can also win an awesome prize package like this via our TTLG Gala Live Auction! Tickets to the Gala are on sale now. Simply follow the link below to secure yours today. Only 40 tickets remain!

Get Tickets: bit.ly/2026TTLG

[Photo 1 Description: A photo of a man and a woman dressed formally. The woman is on the left, with long, wavy light-brown hair, wearing a fitted black sleeveless dress with a high slit on one side and black strappy heels. She has a bracelet on her right wrist. The man is on the right, with short dark hair, wearing a bright blue blazer over a white dress shirt, a white pocket square, light gray pants, and brown dress shoes. His left hand rests at his waist, and his right arm is around the woman.

Photo 2 Description: The photo features a large, brightly lit arena with a stage. The stage has a sweeping, curved design with glowing orange and yellow horizontal light strips and tall vertical light panels behind it. Rows of seats surround the stage on multiple levels, and many people are seated or standing in the audience area, creating a busy, crowded look. Bright white stage lights shine from above toward the audience and the upper part of the stage.

Photo 3 Description: A vertical photo from a concert. At the center of that photo, a performer dressed in a light-colored outfit and a wide-brimmed hat is standing close behind a guitarist who is wearing darker clothing. The guitarist is leaning back dramatically while playing an electric guitar. They are on a stage with a light border around its edge. In the background of the stage photo, a crowd of people is visible, many with their hands raised as if clapping or cheering.]

The Indiana Blind Children’s Foundation is seeking volunteers to work several shifts as part of this year's Through the ...
08/24/2026

The Indiana Blind Children’s Foundation is seeking volunteers to work several shifts as part of this year's Through the Looking Glass Gala presented by Eye Surgeons of Indiana, taking place on Saturday, Oct. 24 at the Embassy Suites by Hilton in Noblesville.

Please check out available volunteer opportunities (ages 13 and up) below and sign up to help out with event setup, logistics during the event, or clean-up!

Learn More and Sign Up: https://bit.ly/TTLGVolunteerSignUp

[Alt Text: A large group of volunteers dressed in all black poses for a photo on the Bell Tower staircase at Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired.]

We would like to thank IU School of Medicine - Department of Ophthalmology for being a Silver Table Sponsor of the 2026 ...
08/21/2026

We would like to thank IU School of Medicine - Department of Ophthalmology for being a Silver Table Sponsor of the 2026 Through the Looking Glass Gala presented by Eye Surgeons of Indiana!

Join us for an unforgettable night on Saturday, Oct. 24 at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Noblesville Indianapolis Conference Center. Tickets are on sale now, so be sure to get yours today.

Get Tickets: bit.ly/2026TTLG

[Photo Description: A red graphic features the text “Through the Looking Glass PRESENTED BY EYE SURGEONS OF INDIANA” below an illustrated eye in the upper left. In the graphic’s upper right, an illustrated pumpkin with green leaves is featured. In the center of the graphic, a white square features the text “SILVER TABLE SPONSOR” above the IU School of Medicine - Department of Ophthalmology logo.]

IBCF is excited to work with Naptown Floral as a Supporting Sponsor of our 2026 Through the Looking Glass Gala presented...
08/19/2026

IBCF is excited to work with Naptown Floral as a Supporting Sponsor of our 2026 Through the Looking Glass Gala presented by Eye Surgeons of Indiana!

For this year’s event, Naptown Floral will be crafting a unique floral photo backdrop wall thoughtfully designed to create a multi-sensory experience that can be appreciated through touch, sight, and scent by guests of all abilities.

“I’ve had a friend who’s blind come out to Art in Bloom at Newfields, and I let her touch my pieces,” says Naptown Floral founder Dominique Carrington. “So that was something I thought about right away when I was asked to be a part of the Gala — to have some pieces you could touch and have them be meaningful.”

Be sure to check out this unique photo backdrop from Naptown Floral for yourself at the 2026 TTLG Gala, taking place on Oct. 24 at the state-of-the-art and stylish Embassy Suites by Hilton Noblesville Conference Center. Tickets are still available – simply follow the link below to purchase yours today!

Get Tickets: bit.ly/2026TTLG

[Photo Description: The photo shows Dominique Carrington working on a floral arrangement. She has shoulder‑length wavy blond hair with darker roots and is wearing a sleeveless top. The table next to her is covered with a light cloth and has scattered green leaves and stems, with several small glass vases holding colorful flowers including yellow and purple blooms.]

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5050 E. 42nd Street
Indianapolis, IN
46226

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Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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