Ripples – CNIB Lake Joe: an exclusive documentary presented by AMI
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In celebration of CNIB Lake Joe’s 60th Anniversary, AMI presents a new documentary: Ripples – CNIB Lake Joe. Tune in as campers and alumni reflect on the warm memories made at CNIB Lake Joe for the past 60 years. Since the beginning, CNIB Lake Joe has evolved and expanded, but we've never strayed from our original goal: to bring the magic of camp to life for Canadians living with sight loss through life-changing programs.
“Ripples” celebrates all of the incredible growth and transformation that both the camp and its campers have experienced over the last 60 years and looks ahead toward a bright future.
“Ripples” airs on Friday August 6 at 8 p.m. ET on AMI tv.
Interested in watching the documentary together with members of the CNIB Lake Joe community? Join our online “Saturday Series” anniversary celebration on Saturday, August 14th from 1:45 – 3:15 p.m. ET to view the new CNIB Lake Joe documentary, “Ripples” produced by AMI. Register for the Saturday Series now.
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