Central Illinois Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired

09/14/2026

Mark your calendars and lace up your running shoes because our upcoming walk is just one month away! Whether you are aiming for a personal best or walking with friends, this event is designed for every fitness level, and we cannot wait to see you at the starting line.

To make the day even more exciting, we are partnering with Farrell’s eXtreme Bodyshaping to raffle off a 10-Week Farrell's Challenge! Raffle tickets will be available for purchase at the event, giving you a chance to win a complete transformation package featuring high-energy kickboxing and strength training, personalized nutrition guidance, and dedicated coaching to take your fitness to the next level. Register for the race today to secure your spot, and bring extra cash or cards on race day to buy tickets and enter to win!

📍 Where: Peoria Riverfront (Starts behind the Gateway Building)
📅 When: Saturday, October 17, 2026
⏰ Times: Check-in opens at 8:30 AM | Event starts at 9:00 AM 🎉
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
Register early to save on your entry fee and guarantee your event T-shirt! (T-shirt deadline: September 30th)
🌟 Early Bird Rate (Ends Sept 15): $25
👟 Standard Registration: $35
🏃 Day-Of Registration: $40
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Pass (Up to 5 participants): $60
Accessibility Note: Guide runners are available for participants who need one, just check the box on your registration form or make a note on your registration via email.

👉 How to Sign Up:
Scan the QR code on the flyer, visit www.cicbvi.org, or call us at 309-637-3693. You can also drop off a paper registration form at 2905 W Garden St, Peoria, IL 61605.
💼 BECOME A SPONSOR OR VOLUNTEER!
Want to elevate your business while supporting a great cause? Sponsorship tiers range from $100 to $1,000, with perks including t-shirt logo placement, course signage, tickets, and social media shoutouts! Looking to lend a helping hand on event day? We'd love to have you!
📧 Contact us: [email protected] | 📞 Phone: 309-637-3693
Let’s step up, stride together, and make a difference! Tag your walking buddies below and share this post to spread the word!
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09/10/2026

We had an amazing turn out for our Fall Wreath Craft event at the center! Everyone did a fantastic job bringing their unique artistic touch to their wreath, and the finished creations look absolutely beautiful.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the event such a success. Stay tuned for our upcoming events and activities, we can't wait to see you at the next one! 🍁✂️

09/08/2026

🏃‍♂️👩‍🦯 STRIDE & SHINE: Join us for the "Strides for Sight" 1.5-Mile Run & Walk! 👩‍🦯🏃‍♀️

In honor of National White Cane Safety Day, the Central Illinois Center for the Blind & Visually Impaired (CICBVI) invites you to walk with purpose on the Peoria Riverfront! Every single step you take helps raise vital awareness and funds to support individuals in our community who are blind or visually impaired. Let’s come together to build a brighter, more accessible future!

📍 Where: Peoria Riverfront (Starts behind the Gateway Building)
📅 When: Saturday, October 17, 2026
⏰ Times: Check-in opens at 8:30 AM | Event starts at 9:00 AM 🎉

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
Register early to save on your entry fee and guarantee your event T-shirt! (T-shirt deadline: September 30th)
🌟 Early Bird Rate (Ends Sept 15): $25
👟 Standard Registration: $35
🏃 Day-Of Registration: $40
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Pass (Up to 5 participants): $60
Accessibility Note: Guide runners are available for participants who need one, just check the box on your registration form or make a note on your registration via email.

👉 How to Sign Up:
Scan the QR code on the flyer, visit www.cicbvi.org, or call us at 309-637-3693. You can also drop off a paper registration form at 2905 W Garden St, Peoria, IL 61605.

💼 BECOME A SPONSOR OR VOLUNTEER!
Want to elevate your business while supporting a great cause? Sponsorship tiers range from $100 to $1,000, with perks including t-shirt logo placement, course signage, tickets, and social media shoutouts! Looking to lend a helping hand on event day? We'd love to have you!

📧 Contact us: [email protected] | 📞 Phone: 309-637-3693
Let’s step up, stride together, and make a difference! Tag your walking buddies below and share this post to spread the word!
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09/03/2026

Quick Accessibility Tip! 📱💡

Did you know that adding Alt Text (alternative text descriptions) to the photos you post allows screen readers to describe your images to blind and visually impaired users?

** How to do it on Facebook:**
Upload your photo.
Click the 3 dots (...) on the photo before posting.
Select "Edit Alt Text" and describe what's in the image!

Making the digital world accessible takes all of us. Give it a try on your next post! 💙

08/07/2026

We had an incredible afternoon at the CICBVI! A huge thank you to Tim at Barnyard Discoveries for bringing their mobile petting zoo to us today. Our patrons loved every moment of this hands-on experience, getting to touch, feel, and learn about all the different animals, as well as asking questions along the way. Experiencing animals through tactile discovery made for such a memorable, engaging afternoon for everyone involved! Thank you, Tim, for your kindness, patience, and for creating such an accessible, top-notch experience for our community. 🐷 🐴 🐑 🐰 🐓🐔🌾❤️

07/22/2026

We want to extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who came together to make our 19th Annual Golf Outing an incredible event! To our golfers, volunteers, donors, and amazing community, thank you for your enthusiasm and support.

A very special shoutout to our incredible sponsors whose generosity makes events like this possible:

Gold Sponsors
Uftring Auto Group

Illinois Eye Center

John Bearce Companies

Silver Sponsors
HEART Technologies

First Security Bank

Bronze Sponsors
Grandview Capital Group at Morgan Stanley (Bob Manning, Senior VP & Financial Advisor)

J.H. Benedict Co.

Thank you all for hitting a hole-in-one for our cause! We can’t wait to see you on the course next year!

07/15/2026

Happening today! From 4-8pm, stop in at the Panera in Peoria in the West Lake Shopping Center and support the CICBVI with your purchase 🥐🥯🍞🥖🥗🌮🥙🥪🍪☕️

Mark your calendars for Wednesday, July 15th! We are partnering with Panera Bread for a delicious way to give back. When you grab dinner between 4:00 PM and 8:00 PM, a massive 30% of sales will directly benefit the CICBVI!

Whether you're craving a fresh salad, a warm bowl of soup, or a classic sandwich, every order makes a difference.

Here is how you can participate:
📍 Where: ONLY AT Panera Bread at 2515 West Lake Avenue, Peoria, IL
⏰ When: July 15, 2026, from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm
🚗 How: In Cafe, Drive-Thru, Pick-Up, or Delivery! Show them this post in store!
💻 Online Orders: Make sure to enter promo code FUND4U at checkout so your purchase counts!

Gather your friends and family, skip cooking for the night, and help us support an incredible organization in our community. See you there! 💚

07/13/2026

Happening this Wednesday!! Peoria location only, show them this post 🙂 skip dinner or just stop in for a sweet or fresh baked treat. 🥖🥐🥯🍪

Mark your calendars for Wednesday, July 15th! We are partnering with Panera Bread for a delicious way to give back. When you grab dinner between 4:00 PM and 8:00 PM, a massive 30% of sales will directly benefit the CICBVI!

Whether you're craving a fresh salad, a warm bowl of soup, or a classic sandwich, every order makes a difference.

Here is how you can participate:
📍 Where: ONLY AT Panera Bread at 2515 West Lake Avenue, Peoria, IL
⏰ When: July 15, 2026, from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm
🚗 How: In Cafe, Drive-Thru, Pick-Up, or Delivery! Show them this post in store!
💻 Online Orders: Make sure to enter promo code FUND4U at checkout so your purchase counts!

Gather your friends and family, skip cooking for the night, and help us support an incredible organization in our community. See you there! 💚

07/05/2026

Mark your calendars for Wednesday, July 15th! We are partnering with Panera Bread for a delicious way to give back. When you grab dinner between 4:00 PM and 8:00 PM, a massive 30% of sales will directly benefit the CICBVI!

Whether you're craving a fresh salad, a warm bowl of soup, or a classic sandwich, every order makes a difference.

Here is how you can participate:
📍 Where: ONLY AT Panera Bread at 2515 West Lake Avenue, Peoria, IL
⏰ When: July 15, 2026, from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm
🚗 How: In Cafe, Drive-Thru, Pick-Up, or Delivery! Show them this post in store!
💻 Online Orders: Make sure to enter promo code FUND4U at checkout so your purchase counts!

Gather your friends and family, skip cooking for the night, and help us support an incredible organization in our community. See you there! 💚