[il-talk] Fw: [blindkid] Fwd: Last call for your Leading the Way Adventure!

Fri Nov 20 20:19:09 UTC 2009

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Carol Castellano" <blindchildren at verizon.net>
To: <blindkid at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2009 1:53 PM
Subject: [blindkid] Fwd: Last call for your Leading the Way Adventure!


>I am forwarding this information.
Carol

>Date: Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:00:05 +0000 (GMT)
>From: Shannon Smiley <shannon at globalexplorers.org>
>To: "blindchildren at verizon.net" <blindchildren at verizon.net>
>Subject: Last call for your Leading the Way Adventure!
>
>Dear Carol,
>
>Greetings once again from Global Explorers. Good News: you haven't missed 
>your chance at an adventure of a lifetime! To accommodate the large number 
>of people who expressed interest in the past few days, the 2010 Leading the 
>Way application deadline has been extended until FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4th.
>
>We seek exceptional students (blind/VI, deaf/HH, or other physical 
>disabilities AND sighted/hearing/able-bodied!) ages 14-21 to join an 
>unlikely team and embark on an extraordinary journey to the Grand Canyon or 
>Yucatan Peninsula. Learn from world renowned blind adventurer Erik 
>Weihenmayer and explore leadership, service, science and culture!
>
>We want YOU to apply, nominate a student or learn more about this year's 
>expeditions at: http://www.globalexplorers.org/programs/leading_the_way/
>
>New this year: Apply on-line in just 30 minutes! Applicants will be 
>considered for both the Grand Canyon and Yucatan teams.
>
>Don't let money stop you! Scholarship funds are available and we help you 
>fundraise!
>
>". this experience aided in the discovery of my passions and dreams. I am 
>now on my own path of figuring out what makes me truly alive." -Elizabeth, 
>2009 program participant
>
>Featured on CBS Sunday Morning, ABC Nightline and Travel Channel, the 
>Global Explorers Leading the Way program is a groundbreaking travel 
>experience that seeks to develop young global citizens while breaking down 
>barriers between those with and without disabilities. View CBS Sunday 
>Morning piece here: http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=4447954n
>
>Questions? laura at globalexplorers.org or 877-627-1425
>
>Looking forward to welcoming you into the Global Explorers family!
>Cheers,
>
>Shannon Smiley
>Leading the Way Fellow
>
>Global Explorers
>420 S. Howes St. Suite B300
>Fort Collins, CO 80521
>www.globalexplorers.org
>shannon at globalexplorers.org
>(office) 877.627.1425
>(fax) 970.672.1073


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