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At 10:47 AM 12/22/2009, William ODonnell wrote:
>forwarded message below:
>From: Albert J Rizzi <albert at myblindspot.org>
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>Date: Tuesday, December 22, 2009, 11:11 AM
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>“It is a terrible thing to see and have no vision.  “ - Helen Keller
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>Dear friend,
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>With the Holidays already upon us, perhaps you 
>would like to help me share a little blind 
>faith, vision and good will by helping My Blind 
>Spot advance its mission of equality and accessibility for all.
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>This year brings many reasons for me to be 
>thankful and for taking this moment to make this 
>request for a pledge from you and anyone whom 
>you think would like to affect a national shift 
>in the perspectives on blindness.Â
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>After living life for the past 4 years 
>completely blind, I can tell you wholeheartedly 
>that I consider my new way of seeing life as a 
>gift to be shared and looked at by one and 
>all.  For too many years, we have all turned a 
>blind eye, myself included, to people living 
>with the types of sensory loss which strike fear 
>to the core of our being. I have learned that 
>blindness itself is not my major limitation. The 
>hardest part of being blind is the emotional and 
>physical barriers put there by others.  Â
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>What have we accomplished so far? Well, due in 
>great part to the strength and determination I 
>drew from you all, I was able to be the best I 
>could be in this new and exciting way I view 
>life.   My Blind Spot was incorporated in 
>March and approved as a formal 501c3 this past 
>September.  In  November we received blessings 
>in the form of a grant from the Chatlos 
>Foundation’s President, William Chatlos. His 
>gift is very meaningful because he is a man who 
>happens to be blind and is also redefining 
>blindness and has been doing so since 1970!  
>Â  Then too, we were given a swanky Manhattan 
>address from members of our board, Jim Brock and 
>Ted Locke, and presently we have 6 committed and 
>dedicated individuals on our board.  We also 
>landed contracts with educational institutions in New York and have
>  partnered with others by providing internship 
> opportunities to young blind and sighted adults 
> who are transitioning from school to post secondary endeavors.
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>Now let me make this simple request:Â  As you 
>take the time to collect remembrances for your 
>loved ones for the Holiday season,   help us 
>make a social change of global proportions. 
>Simply click on the link below and pledge either 
>$5 or $10 to My Blind Spot.    Your 
>tax-deductable donation will be used to plant 
>the seeds of hope and opportunity and further 
>the legislative, technological and humanitarian 
>efforts for those of us living with blindness. 
>Â  You can help eradicate the antiquated myths 
>and misperceptions about blindness and visual impairments.
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>Yes, technological advancements and legislative 
>enactments in the last 20 plus years have 
>improved the lives of people living with 
>blindness. But much progress is still needed to 
>create a positive, affirming and inclusive mentality.
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>This year give the gift of vision and hope to 
>those of us who see things through a different 
>looking glass.  To give, please click on the 
>link below. While you're there, take a moment 
>and stroll through the site to learn more about 
>My Blind Spot and who we are.  If you would be 
>kind enough to share this request with your 
>circle of friends or colleagues, it would be greatly appreciated.
>http://www.myblindspot.org/?q=donate
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>Wishing You and Yours a Happy and Healthy Holiday Season!
>Â
>Albert and Doxology
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>Albert J. Rizzi, M.Ed.
>CEO/Founder
>My Blind Spot, Inc.
>90 Broad Street - 18th Fl.
>New York , New York   10004
>www.myblindspot.org
>PH: 917-553-0347
>Fax: 212-858-5759
>"The person who says it cannot be done, 
>shouldn't interrupt the one who is doing it."
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