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<p class="MsoNormal">Happy Friday! The best way to celebrate the end of another week is the sign-up for the coolest race in Denver! Read on to see how you can sign up as a fundraiser and get your registration fee refunded and run for free!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The 6 Dot Dash Sponsored by Waymo is almost here, and we\u2019re gearing up for another unforgettable year! Whether you\u2019re a dedicated runner, a casual walker, or someone who only sprints when the ice cream truck rolls by, the Dash has a place
for you \u2014 and we can\u2019t wait to see you back at the starting line.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The National Federation of the Blind of Colorado\u2019s Six Dot Dash Sponsored by Waymo is happening on Saturday, September 12, 2026 at 9 AM \u2014 and this year\u2019s lineup is bigger and better than ever. Join us for:<o:p></o:p></p>
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Our Blind Beer Tasting<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:-.25in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
The brand<span style="font-family:"Cambria Math",serif">\u2011</span>new Braille Block Party Carnival<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:-.25in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
Food truck and race expo<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListBulletCxSpLast" style="margin-left:-.25in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
Individual and team fundraising challenges where you can run for free and compete for bragging rights<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Event Details<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">When: Saturday, September 12, 2026 at 9 AM<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Where: Colorado Center for the Blind 2233 West Shepperd Ave, Littleton, CO 80120<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Cost: $44.20 (includes the $4.20 processing fee). Prices increase on race day \u2014 sign up now!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Why We Dash: Your participation supports Braille literacy, blindness skills training, scholarships for blind students, summer programs for blind youth, and advocacy that challenges misconceptions about blindness. Every step you take helps
us build a stronger, more informed community.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Want to run for free? Raise $100 as an individual fundraiser and your registration fee will be refunded. Form a team, compete for bragging rights, and help us push our mission forward.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Register and find out more information about sponsorship, volunteering, and signing up to be a guide runner/walker here:
<a href="https://runsignup.com/Race/CO/Littleton/6DotDash">https://runsignup.com/Race/CO/Littleton/6DotDash</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Questions? Reach out to me at <a href="mailto:edaley@cocenter.org">
edaley@cocenter.org</a> or 303-778-1130 Ext 219.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Please share to your friends, family, and throughout the community! We can\u2019t wait to Dash, celebrate, and cross that finish line with you on September 12!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">We want to extend a huge thank-you to the sponsors who make this event possible. First, a special shout<span style="font-family:"Cambria Math",serif">\u2011</span>out to our Title Sponsor Waymo, whose early commitment helped set the pace for
this year\u2019s Dash. We\u2019re also deeply grateful to Worley Enterprises for their generous support and partnership. Thank you as well to Vanda Pharmaceuticals, whose work supporting individuals with Non<span style="font-family:"Cambria Math",serif">\u2011</span>24 sleep<span style="font-family:"Cambria Math",serif">\u2011</span>wake
disorder continues to make a meaningful impact. We also appreciate HapWare, whose innovation is helping restore confidence, connection, and independence for so many. And finally, a special thank you to MagniSight of the Rockies, a company dedicated to ensuring
the technology gets into the hands of blind and low vision Coloradans.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Erin M. Daley</span><span lang="EN" style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Membership Development and Strategic Communications Coordinator<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Pronouns: she/her<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><b><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">National Federation of the Blind of Colorado</span></b><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Phone: 303.778.1130 Ext: 219<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">2233 W. Shepperd Ave.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Littleton, CO 80120<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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