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Indiana Blind Children's Foundation

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

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.]

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”.]

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.]

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.]

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.]

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.]

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.]

08/17/2026

The Indiana Blind Children’s Foundation is again grateful to have Cunningham Restaurant Group as a Supporting Sponsor of this year’s Through the Looking Glass Gala!

A relationship that dates back to 2024, Cunningham Restaurant Group chefs first came on board to work with students as part of the No Limits Leadership Club at Indiana School for the Blind & Visually Impaired, leading them in a series of culinary arts courses. Since then, the Cunningham Restaurant Group chefs have worked with IBCF to impact ISBVI students on multiple other occasions, including at the 2025 Cr-EAT-ivity Camp.

“When we heard that the number one thing the ISBVI students wanted to learn was how to cook for themselves and gain personal independence, our culinary team welcomed that challenge and jumped at the chance to assist,” says Cunningham Restaurant Group President and Chief Operating Officer Mike O’Donnell. “They went out of their way to teach the students basic cooking skills, and that hands-on impact is the exact reason we initially got involved. We are incredibly proud to continue supporting these students as they build vital skills for life."

Thank you Cunningham Restaurant Group for your continued support of IBCF and our mission to empower youth who are blind or have low vision!

[Photo Description: Chefs Carl Chambers, Collin Hilton, and Joni Manes pose for a photo with campers at the 2025 Cr-EAT-ivity Camp at ISBVI.]

08/14/2026

We would like to thank First Financial Bank 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 First Financial Bank logo.]

08/12/2026

Every year, the Live Auction at our Through the Looking Glass Gala allows attendees to bid on something special while also supporting a great cause. At the 2024 Through the Looking Glass Gala, for example, Anjali Palvia Shah had the good fortune of winning a trip to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, which is now an experience she and her family will always cherish.

“We got a hotel room that was nice for a family of four or even five,” Anjali says. “The two bedrooms were divided by a large door. The bathroom had two sinks and was spacious with solid doors instead of glass ones. The view was beautiful. We were just a 15-minute walk from Los Cabos. It was an adorable and vibrant neighborhood filled with restaurants, boutiques, and beautiful architecture.”

Like Anjali, 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.

Get Tickets: bit.ly/2026TTLG

[Photo 1 Description: The photo features a night-time resort pool scene. The pool is lit with bright blue lighting along the waterline, creating a glowing effect. Around the pool are multiple lounge chairs with cushions, small tables, and several closed umbrellas standing upright. Palm trees and landscaped plants are arranged around the deck, and multi-story white buildings with balconies and lit windows surround the pool area, giving a luxury resort feeling. The image shows warm yellow and orange lights from the buildings contrasting with the cool blue of the pool.

Photo 2 Description: The image shows several people posing on and around oversized 3D letters that appear to spell out a word; the letters are decorated with bright tropical patterns and beach imagery, including waves, sun, and leaves. A large sculpture of a whale tail stands behind the group, sticking up into the sky. Tall palm trees line both sides of the scene, and the sky above them is clear and pale, suggesting a sunny day.

Photo 3 Description: The image features two women relaxing on cushioned lounge chairs at a beach club, surrounded by food. They are on wide white loungers covered with a blue‑and‑white striped towel, with a low dark table between them holding several wooden boards and bowls of food, including tacos or wraps, salad bowls, dips, and small metal cups of sauce.]

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5050 E. 42nd Street
Indianapolis, IN
46226

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

Telephone

+13175542742

Website

http://www.indianabcf.org/

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