[AABS-Forum] Fwd: Give the gift of independence

[Jessica Williams]

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> From: "Mark Riccobono" <outreach at nfb.org>
> Date: December 4, 2018 at 4:27:50 AM CST
> To: Jessica Williams <jaw1431 at jagmail.southalabama.edu>
> Subject: Give the gift of independence
> Reply-To: "Mark Riccobono" <outreach at nfb.org>
> 
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> Dear Jessica:
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> Thank you very much for your support of the National Federation of the Blind. With your help, we are providing things like free Braille books, STEM enrichment programs, free white canes, and educational scholarships for blind students.
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> Unfortunately, low expectations still create obstacles between blind people and their dreams. This month, please give what you can to support programs that change the lives of blind Americans. Whether it’s large or small, your gift will make a difference. 
> 
> 
> Miso, a scholarship winner, wrote:
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> I met numerous blind role models when I won an NFB National Scholarship. NFB taught me that mentorship goes beyond academics. Learning from blind adults gave me the confidence to travel independently. This inspired me to share my own experiences and insights with fellow students as I pursue an Ed.M in Education Policy at Harvard.
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> Christina, a parent and a donor, wrote:
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> I could go on and on about what an impact BELL has had in our family’s lives, but I will leave it as, “The impact is huge.”  I wanted to let parents that are new to this journey know that this wonderful opportunity existed and help with funding to keep the programs going with a low cost to the families. Every little bit helps, right?
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> We could not do this critical work without our many generous supporters. You can help us continue to share the gifts of confidence, literacy, education, and independence with the next generation of blind people by:
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> 1. Donating online at nfb.org/donate2018
> 2. Mailing your contribution to: National Federation of the Blind, 200 East Wells Street, Baltimore, MD 21230
> 3. Giving a gift in honor of a friend or loved one at nfb.org/donate2018
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> You can learn about more ways to give at nfb.org/make-gift or call the outreach department at 410-659-9314, extension 2422. We appreciate your ongoing generosity and send you good wishes this holiday season.
> 
> THANK YOU!
> The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines blind people or their future. Every day we raise the expectations of and for blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. We can live the lives we want; blindness is not what holds us back. Please join us in our work by becoming a member, attending an event, sharing this message, or supporting our programs.
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> National Federation of the Blind | 200 E Wells Street | Baltimore, MD 21230 | (410) 659-9314
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