[MD-Baltimore-County] Baltimore Running Fest NFB Water Stop - October 18 - Are You per Chance Interested In Helping Out? - Please Contact Me by September 19

[Ellen Ringlein]

Dear NFB Members and Friends,

 

You may have heard that the NFB Greater Baltimore Chapter is staffing a
water stop at this year's Baltimore Running Fest on October 18. This is the
fourth year we are participating in this fun event. Those of us who helped
out in 2022, 2023, and/or 2024 had a great time and the runners really
appreciated that we were there to supply them with water and Gatorade.
Participating in the Running Fest in this way during Blindness Equality
Achievement Month gives the NFB and the blind community visibility and
allows the public to recognize our abilities as we give back to the greater
community. 

 

We are still looking for volunteers to help out with this group effort and
would like to invite you to be part of our team. Please contact me (Ellen
Ringlein) at germlish77 at gmail.com <mailto:germlish77 at gmail.com>  by
September 19, if you would like to help out or you need more information,
before making a commitment. 

 

Here are some more details. This is a rain or shine event. We need you to be
there, regardless of the weather, unless the event itself were to get
canceled. 

 

As already mentioned, the Baltimore Running Fest takes place on October 18.
We need to staff our stop from approximately 7:15 AM to about 3:00 PM. This
involves setup, handing out water/Gatorade and teardown. All the supplies
are provided by the event organizer. A free lunch is provided and volunteers
get a T-shirt. You don't have to stand the entire time, as there are a few
benches nearby, were we can take rest breaks. 

 

We have been able to secure the same location as in the previous three
years. It is located in front of the Waxter Senior Center near the
intersection of Cathedral and Eager Streets. Cathedral Street will be closed
on October 19. If you are coming via public transportation, taking the Light
Rail will be the best option, as there are a couple of stops within a few
blocks of our water stop location. If you would be traveling via para
transit, we can provide you with an address about a block away from the
Waxter Center. 

 

Those of us who have already volunteered are looking forward to
participating in this Baltimore community event. We hope that some of you
will be inspired to join us to round out our team.

 

I look forward to hearing from you by September 19.

 

Warmly,

 

Ellen Ringlein, Second Vice President

Greater Baltimore Chapter

National Federation of the Blind of Maryland 

 

 

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