Formerly San Antonio Lighthouse for the Blind and Vision Impaired

A Charity Tournament FORE Empowerment

We’re excited to announce our upcoming event, the Mission City Golf Classic: A Charity Tournament FORE Empowerment, taking place on Friday, Sept. 19, 2025, at the beautiful Hyatt Hill Country Resort and Spa.

Join community leaders, corporate partners and supporters for a day of golf, connection and purpose, with breakfast and lunch included.

The day will begin with a memorable moment as our President and CEO Cindy Watson skydives onto the course to kick off the shotgun start.

Throughout the event, test your skills by participating in our Mission Mini Challenges, interactive activities that highlight the capabilities of people who are blind or visually impaired.

One of the day’s most anticipated moments is the Helicopter Golf Ball Drop, where numbered golf balls are dropped from above over a giving grid. If your golf ball lands on a marked square, you’ll be invited to fulfill that donation amount. If it lands in the grass, giving is optional but always appreciated.

Golf ball pricing:

• 1 for $20

• 3 for $50

• 5 for $80

This event supports Vibrant Works’ mission to empower individuals with vision loss to live independently, build meaningful careers and thrive in every aspect of life.

What inspired you to join the Vibrant Works board?

For about a year after graduating from Masters Leadership Program, I had been looking for a Board to join. Then, three things happened in one week to convince me Vibrant Works was the place I needed to be.

First, I took a tour of Vibrant Works with Impact San Antonio, a women’s philanthropy organization. Second, I was diagnosed with glaucoma from which my grandfather had gone blind before I was born. Third, a trusted friend of mine, without knowing about the first two things that had happened to me that week, told me I needed to serve on the board of Vibrant Works. This was too much of a coincidence for me to ignore.

What do you love the most about Vibrant Works?

I love that Vibrant Works employs people who are blind, enabling them to support their families and serve the community and the military with their work. Also, Vibrant Works employees seem so happy when they are working. 

While out in the community, I enjoy seeing Vibrant Works employees, such as recently when my husband and I attended a theater production where a Vibrant Works employee was an actress.

When did you join the Vibrant Works board?

I joined Vibrant Works Board of Directors in 2020, at the start of COVID. I think my first year of Board meetings was totally virtual. 

What is a fun fact about you?

I travel as often as possible and have been to over 60 countries. I have done volunteer work in Tanzania, Cuba, Nepal, Liberia, Greece, India, Israel, and Mexico. Every year, my family and friends help build a new three-classroom school in Guatemala.

What is your occupation?



I served in the US Air Force as an engineer, retiring as a Major. 

Thank you to Julie Eversole for your leadership and support on the Vibrant Works board.

Join us for an inclusive performance of “Hairspray” on Sunday, Aug. 17 at 2 p.m., featuring live audio description for guests who are blind or visually impaired.

Audio description provides real-time narration of the onstage action—every costume, dance move, and expression—so everyone can experience the full magic of the show.

“Live audio description has profoundly enhanced my theater experience. I now understand the visual storytelling, from choreography to subtle details. It brings me into the heart of the show," Jose Martinez shared.

To access audio description, please visit the table to the left in the lobby to check out a receiver and over-the-ear hook earphone (ID required).

Tickets range from $20 to $50, with discounts available for children, students, older adults, military, and first responders. Save $10 with promo code AUDIOH10.

Don’t miss out on this exciting and accessible theater experience!