Annual Beeper Egg Hunt provides fun for visually impaired children
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Families of the visually impaired came together for the annual Beeper Egg Hunt in southwest Bakersfield on Saturday.
The annual egg hunt was held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Greystone Park. Children of all ages with vision impairment or disabilities got to get a little dirty and pick up beeping Easter eggs.
There was a bubble station, a kite flying section, a ton of treats and toys — even the Easter Bunny stopped by to say hello.
The Beeper Egg Hunt has been helping visually impaired kids feel the joy of finding the prized egg for more than 20 years. For people like Ashley Tatum and Landon, it means connecting with others.
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“Landon was born blind, and we have been a part of Wayfinder and community services,” said Tatum. “We just really want to reach out to other people in similar situations. So, it’s our first Beeper Egg Hunt here.”
“We continue to bring out more and more children to experience this together, and it’s just amazing to see families come together to support one another,” said Shellena Heber with Valley Center for the Blind.
Kern County is estimated to have more than 17,000 children with low vision or no vision at all.
The egg hunt, hosted by Wayfinder Family Services and Valley Center for the Blind, takes place every year and every year bringing smiles to children and their families.
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