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Fundraiser @ Shiloh Community Church

By Ben Cane, on January 10th, 2011
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“Sensei” Mike Armstrong will be speaking about the Arizona Trail and his other adventures followed by an exclusive acoustic concert by Mike’s band echotribe.

The night is free and donations will be taken at the door with a raffle also taking place throughout the night.

All donations and proceeds will go to the Foundation for Blind Children to support its summer recreation program.

Please join us at Shiloh Community Church at 6pm on February 12th to hear Mike’s amazing story and listen to some good music as well. . . . → Read More: Fundraiser @ Shiloh Community Church

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NBC’s Today Show Interview

By Ben Cane, on October 30th, 2010
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Sensei Mike Armstrong along with 5 other blind hikers were interviewed on the Today Show this morning. You can watch the full interview below. . . . → Read More: NBC’s Today Show Interview

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Mike Armstrong on African drums

By Ben Cane, on May 30th, 2010
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When we went to Africa we spent the first day visiting the Mwereni Integrated School for the Blind. As the Foundation for Blind Children was going to donate 52 braille writers to the school. To celebrate our arrival the school put on quite an extraordinary show of song, dance and even African drums.

Seeing as how Mike is a drummer he couldn’t pass up the opportunity to give the school a show as well. . . . → Read More: Mike Armstrong on African drums

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