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Dr. Jim Suit adopted Helen Keller s benevolent mission and will leave an impressive legacy behind Author: Suzanne Lawler (WMAZ) Updated: 7:39 PM EDT May 27, 2021
MACON, Ga. You may know the story of Helen Keller. As a baby she became blind. She eventually learned language and braille and became an advocate for the blind.
In 1925, she attended the Lions Clubs International Convention and challenged them to become knights of the blind.
They did, and today, they are still doing that work.
Dr. Jim Suit took that mission to heart and will leave a legacy behind.
It s another trip to the eye doctor for 6-year-old Brantley Driver. He s a little squirmy, and that doesn t faze Dr. Suit in the least.
Macon Volunteer Clinic accepts new patients
In order to be eligible for the Macon Volunteer Clinic:
You have to live in Bibb County
Be between the ages of 18 and 64
Not have insurance
Earn 200 percent or below the federal poverty level
We spoke with the executive director for the Macon Volunteer Clinic, Nancy White. She tells us about the importance of the clinic to the community.
“We love our mission and we want to reach as many people throughout Macon-Bibb County that qualify,” White said. “That’s what we’re here for, and that’s what our donors want us to do, and that’s what our compassionate volunteers want us to do. We’re powered by donors and volunteers.”
Dr Carl Lane named Downtown Macon Rotary Club s 2021 Hidden Hero 13wmaz.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from 13wmaz.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
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MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Registration is now open for the 2021 Pink Promise United Ace Classic. The third annual golf and tennis event raises money to fund mammogram screenings for women who are uninsured, underinsured and low income. Funds also help with breast cancer awareness education and transportation assistance.
The 3rd annual tournament will take place at Idle Hour Country Club in Macon on Monday, May 10th. The tennis tournament is for ladies only while the golf tournament will be open to men and women. Tennis will start at 9:45 am on the Idle Hour courts followed by a shotgun start for golf at 1:30 pm.