<html class="apple-mail-supports-explicit-dark-mode"><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><div dir="ltr">\ufeff<meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8">Greetings federation family,<div><br></div><div>As we count down the days to the upcoming State Convention of the National Federation of the Blind of Massachusetts, we\u2019re bringing a little extra excitement straight to your inbox.</div><div>Starting today, we\u2019ll be sharing one featured auction item per day\u2014a sneak peek into the treasures, treats, and one-of-a-kind finds that will be up for grabs during our live convention auction.</div><div>Think of it as a daily unveiling\u2026 a growing spark of anticipation\u2026 a chance to plan your bidding strategy before the moment arrives.</div><div>And what better way to begin than with something irresistibly sweet?</div><div>\U0001f36a Featured Items: Baked Goods & Sweet Treats \U0001f36a</div><div>This year\u2019s auction will feature a delightful collection of homemade favorites, each one to be auctioned individually and ready to win your heart (and your taste buds):</div><div><br></div><div>\u2022 1\u20132 pounds of rich, melt-in-your-mouth chocolate marshmallow fudge</div><div>\u2022 One cozy, flavorful loaf of pumpkin bread</div><div>\u2022 One delicious loaf of banana bread</div><div>\u2022 Two dozen classic, crowd-pleasing chocolate chip cookies</div><div>\u2022 Two irresistible Bestie Bars:</div><div>\u2003\u2003\u2013 Dark Chocolate Raspberry</div><div>\u2003\u2003\u2013 Dark Chocolate S\u2019mores</div><div><br></div><div>Each item is its own little moment of joy\u2026 whether you\u2019re drawn to the deep, velvety richness of chocolate, the comforting warmth of fresh-baked bread, or the nostalgic sweetness of a perfect cookie.</div><div>All items will be auctioned live during the convention, so get ready to raise your voice and claim your favorite treat.</div><div>Stay tuned\u2014tomorrow brings another exciting reveal \U0001f440</div><div><br></div><div>With anticipation, and maybe a sweet tooth,</div><div><br></div><div><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><p class="p1"><span class="s1" style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Stephanie Barrera Valdes</span></p><p class="p1"><span class="s1" style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Coordinator, <a href="https://nfbma.org/bell-academy">NFB BELL Academy of Massachusetts</a></span></p><p class="p1"><span class="s1" style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">President, <a href="https://nfbma.org/chapters-divisions/massachusetts-parents-blind-children">Massachusetts Parents of Blind Children</a></span></p><p class="p1"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">IEP Advocate, National Federation Of The Blind</span></p><p class="p1"><span class="s1"><span dir="ltr" style="text-decoration-line: underline; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">781-839-0628</span></span></p><p class="p1"><span class="s1" style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span dir="ltr" style="text-decoration-line: underline;">stephanie.p.valdes@gmail.com</span> </span></p><div style="font-size: 17px;"><span class="s1"><br></span></div><p class="p1" style="font-size: 17px;"><span class="s2" style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"></span></p></div><p class="p1"><span class="s2" style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"></span></p></div></div></div></body></html>