[CT-NFB] Thank you!

[Nathanael T. Wales]

Merly,

 

I couldn’t agree with Maryanne and Beth more! You did an awesome job, starting with stepping up to take this great effort on in the first place and seeing donations all the way through to the end! Thank you for your outstanding leadership and contribution to the National Federation of the Blind!

 

Nathanael

 

 

From: CT-NFB [mailto:ct-nfb-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Merlz B. via CT-NFB
Sent: Friday, June 27, 2025 6:08 PM
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Cc: Merlz B.
Subject: Re: [CT-NFB] Thank you!

 

thank you so much! 😊

 

On Fri, Jun 27, 2025 at 6:00 PM Maryanne Melley via CT-NFB <ct-nfb at nfbnet.org> wrote:

You did a wonderful job Merly! Especially since it was your first time doing the birdies for charity. It took strength and stamina to carry out such a successful campaign. $2080 is quite an achievement for your first go round and I truly believe that next year you will surpass your goal of $2500. I am so proud of you and so glad I got to meet you again at the lunch for Lucia. Keep up the good work and I will see you at the state convention.

Best regards,

Maryanne Melley
President 
National Federation of
the Blind of Connecticut
860-212-5549
maryanne.melley at gmail.com

A dream does not become reality through magic: it takes sweat, determination and hard work



> On Jun 27, 2025, at 5:01 PM, Merlz B. via CT-NFB <ct-nfb at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hello, everyone. It’s Merly once again. I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to everyone who donated and supported me throughout this journey. I am especially grateful to those who guided me and believed in our vision.
> 
> I have had many roles throughout my career, specializing as a hairstylist and in marketing. Before my health issues arose, I felt unstoppable. Things were coming together, and I was moving toward my goals. Despite facing numerous obstacles, I remained focused, dreaming of becoming a celebrity hairstylist or a renowned paralegal. My career path has included selling makeup, working as a hairstylist, dealing with gas and electricity suppliers in New York, handling accounts receivable and accounts payable, and becoming a certified CNA. However, the many jobs I held made it difficult for me to find my footing and feel secure.
> 
> My health issues took a toll on my emotions, contributing to feelings of sadness and depression, as well as moments of happiness. I dropped out of high school at 17 but made several attempts to return. Ultimately, I managed to earn my high school diploma in 2022. During a challenging six-month period, I was diagnosed with Chiari malformation, papilledema, and legal blindness. Despite these challenges, I’ve come to appreciate those who crossed my path. I see the difficulties we face and continue to face as a community, and celebrate the strength and greatness within us.
> 
> During Travelers Week, I am thrilled to share that we raised $2,080. Our goal was $2,500, and in my head, I believe we hit the goal lol.  Although I was nervous during our iHeart Radio interview, I still took the moment of bravery to speak on the national federation
> Of the blind CT.  I am confident that we will surpass our target by this time next year, and I will be ready for future interviews, so I’m leaving that moment of nervousness and fear far behind. Even though I started late, I’m proud to say that we finished on time. Thank you all for your support!
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