On a beautiful spring evening in May 2005, Partners for Sight celebrated its 50th year at the historic Crabtree's Kittle House in Chappaqua, NY. Attended by friends old and new—including past and present board members and leaders of organizations serving the visually impaired—theevent paid tribute to our remarkable growth over the years, highlighted by a video presentation. ( You can view it on our website at www.rdpfs.org ) Initially set up to support the Braille edition of Reader’s Digest, Partners for Sight has evolved into a leading large print publisher and major grant provider. "Our grant program started out pretty small, offering general support in the $5,000 to $10,000 range," said Susan Olivo, the foundation’s Vice President and General Manager. "As we became more experienced, our grants increased significantly, providing generous funding for far-reaching programs that can profoundly impact the lives of those whose sight is compromised." Olivo and Dianna Kelly, Grant Program Manager, do all the legwork, evaluating dozens of requests each year. PFS board members weigh in on the decision process, ensuring grant monies are awarded to skilled and fiscally responsible organizations with a passion for serving the visually impaired. Do you remember Angela Winfield, the Columbia University graduate who authored our inaugural issue of SightLines? We were thrilled to see Angela again at our 50th, accompanied by her beautiful new guide dog! So, dear reader, we thank you for being part of our 50 years of service and eagerly look forward to the next 50, as we continue to bring help and hope to the blind and visually impaired!