Board member Chuck Covington is interviewed by the Press of Atlantic City. To read the complete article, click the link below:

Working to Help Blind Children at the Avalon Lions Club

The Helen Diller Vacation Home is honored to be chosen as the 2009 recipient of money raised through the Grillo family annual golf outing. In memory of Joe Grillo, a long time Avalon resident, the event raises money for worthwhile Avalon projects. Members of the Grillo family met with our Board Members at the Home on November 27, 2009 to present them with a check for $3,800.Click to read press release...

What if...

there was a summer camp at the Jersey Shore for blind and visually impaired children?

What if...

the camp activities included boat rides and bike rides and a trip to an amusement park and miniature golf and music instruction with the Bay Atlantic Symphony?

How about...

eating at local restaurants and enjoying an ice cream cone from the many ice cream parlors?

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be exciting to bunk overnight in dormitory style rooms and wake to a good breakfast in the dining room with fellow campers?

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taking a dip in the Atlantic Ocean and walking on Avalon’s pristine beaches or participating in talent night with your other campers?

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all of this was included in a one week all expense paid summer camp? Do you have or know of a child that would enjoy such a camp?

(Avalon, NJ)—The Helen Diller Vacation Home for Blind Children received a $10,000 donation on Monday evening, August 4th, 2008. The donation was made before a regular meeting of the Avalon Lions Club, which supports the Home’s efforts.

The donation was made in the memory of Joseph Conway, who was a founding members of the Avalon Lions Club organization. Conway was a full time resident of Avalon, a charter member of the Avalon Lions Club, and a strong believer in the summer camp program at the Home. Joseph Conway Jr. and his four brothers attended the event, along with members of the Avalon Lions Club. Avalon councilmen Chuck Covington and Joe Tipping were also on hand.

Children who are currently vacationing at the home also were present for the donation, and sang the National Anthem before the donation was made to the Diller Home.

Children between the ages of 7-15 years old attend the Helen Diller Vacation Home for Blind Children every summer for one week to experience a summer vacation at the Jersey Shore. The Home opened for the first time during the Summer of 1970.