J.C. Says… Don’t Give Up. Keep Going.

J.C. Stroble, the legendary caller for half-a-century at the Beacon Drive-In (Roadfood.com review; photo above) of Spartanburg, SC, was diagnosed with glaucoma 30 years ago.  He is now legally blind yet continues to work six days a week, despite the fact that he’s been eligible for disability for over 20 years.  Says Mr. Stroble, in a story in The Spartanburg Herald-Journal, “I just kept doing what I was doing.  I'm just the type of person who don't let anything hold me back. You gotta have strong willpower. I encourage other people to be the same way. Don't give up. Keep going.”

Mr. Stroble’s daughter, Jekeithlyn Ross, started the J.C. Stroble Glaucoma Awareness Foundation in Spartanburg, which will have a ribbon cutting this Tuesday (9/23/08).  There will also be a walk-a-thon 10/4.  The Beacon is planning a J.C. Stroble Day for sometime in November and will sell J.C. bobblehead dolls.

Lewis White, son of Beacon founder John White, said “I think it's great to help other people. That's how J.C. has always been. That's why he is liked by everybody.”