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Over 2,000 Beeping Eggs Donated by the OC Sheriff’s Department Help Children With Visual Impairments and Other Disabilities Take Part in Beloved Easter Tradition
Beyond Blindness student participates in Beeper Easter Egg Hunt at Newport Dunes.
Photo courtesy of Beyond Blindness.
Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort is pleased to welcome Beyond Blindness students back to the resort for a special sensory Easter egg hunt on Saturday, April 1 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Having partnered with Newport Dunes to host the unique Easter egg hunt for more than 15 years, the Orange County-based nonprofit whose mission is to empower children with visual impairments and other disabilities to achieve their fullest potential, will bring 350 of its students—ages one to 17 years old—to the Grand Gazebo and soft grassy lawn area for a sensory egg hunt featuring special beeping eggs donated by OC Sheriff’s Department.
“Family events like our Beeper Egg Hunt in partnership with Newport Dunes and the OC Sheriff’s Department are so important to the children and parents we serve, and a critical part of our programming,” said Beyond Blindness President and CEO, Angie Rowe. “Children with visual impairments and other disabilities and their families enjoy the opportunity to connect with each other, have fun and make lasting memories. We’re thrilled that this year’s event will be the biggest and best yet.”
Nearly 2,300 plastic beeping eggs, used as training devices for the OC Sheriff’s Department Hazardous Devices Section, will be carefully placed in a safe, grassy section of Newport Dunes’ tranquil waterfront property. The beeping Easter eggs provide an innovative solution to help visually impaired students take part in a favorite Easter tradition.
“We’re truly grateful for the meaningful partnership that we have with the Beyond Blindness organization, and look forward to hosting this wonderful event which has continued to grow year after year,” said Phil Ravenna, General Manager of Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort. “We’re honored to be able to provide an unforgettable Easter celebration for these resilient kids and their families with the help of various members of our community.”
Photo Credit: Beyond Blindness
OC Sheriff’s Department will be onsite along with their OCSD Bomb Squad dogs to interact with the students, giving them a valuable sensory experience. Beyond Blindness staff and parent volunteers will assist and give support to the children during the Easter egg hunt. Following the hunt, a beachfront picnic lunch for the children, staff and volunteers will be catered by Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort, and the children and families will have the opportunity to visit and take photos with the Easter Bunny.
Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort is located at 1131 Back Bay Drive, Newport Beach, California 92660. For more information on events and amenities at Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort, please call 949-729-3863 or visit NewportDunes.com.
Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort & Marina is an iconic, family-friendly recreation destination celebrating 60+ years of cherished memories in Orange County. Newport Dunes is home to the area’s premier waterfront RV resort, featuring luxury RV accommodations, charming cottages, and a 442-slip marina. Amenities include a boat launch ramp, bike and watercraft rentals, pool complex, pirate-themed playground, a waveless public beach with swimming lagoon, and an inflatable water park (summer season). The resort offers breathtaking venues and elegant catering for corporate events and weddings and hosts exciting live entertainment.
Contact Information
Web: newportdunes.com
Phone: 949-729-3863
Address: 1131 Back Bay Drive, Newport Beach, California 92660
Facebook: facebook.com/NewportDunesResort
Instagram & TikTok: @NewportDunes
Beyond Blindness: Beyond Blindness, formerly Blind Children’s Learning Center, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with the mission to empower children with visual impairments and other disabilities to achieve their fullest potential. Areas of service include Early Intervention, Education + Enrichment, and Family Support, which all aim to help children, no matter their abilities, live full and rewarding lives. The Beyond Blindness team embraces a people-first approach and values family, connection, impact, inclusion, stewardship, and optimism. For more information, please visit www.beyondblindness.org.
Contact Information
Web: beyondblindness.org
Phone: (714) 573-8888
Address: 18542 Vanderlip Ave STE B, Santa Ana, California 92705
Facebook: facebook.com/beyondblindnessOC
Instagram: @BeyondBlindness
