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--></style></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Mission:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>We advance the lives of our members and all blind people in the United States. The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. Our collective power, determination, and diversity achieve the aspirations of all blind people.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>The National Federation of the Blind is planning many walking and/or running events. Our local Sligo Creek chapter of the National Federation of the Blind invites you to a walk-a-thon on November 1,to raise awareness and funds to support NFB Coast to Coast Movement Challenge<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Members who want to participate in this walk Should inform Debbie ASAP but no later than October 30. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>the Brookside gardens. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>No specialized skills required, <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>One time event. (may become an annual event) <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>All age groups <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Date and Time: November 1, 2025, 10:00 am<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Location: Brookside gardens, Smart Heart trail <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>1800 Glenallen Avenue Wheaton MD 20902 <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>For information and to sign up please contact Debbie Brown at 301-881-1892 or email <a href="mailto:deborahb14@verizon.net">deborahb14@verizon.net</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><a href="https://nfb.org/movers"><b>Run and Walk Events</b></a><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Register today to complete a walk or run, either virtually or in-person, and support opportunities for blind people<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>At the National Federation of the Blind (NFB), we believe in the importance of movement, community, and strength.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Join us throughout the year as we participate in walk and run events to foster fellowship and support opportunities for blind people.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>NFB Coast to Coast Movement Challenge<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>As part of our end-of-year campaign, we issued the NFB Coast to Coast Movement Challenge. We are participating in the Bay Bridge Run on November 9 and the California International Marathon on December 7.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>For more information about these activities, visit the website <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><a href="http://www.nfb.org">www.nfb.org</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></body></html>