[Mn-at-large] Reminder FW: Walk For Opportunity, September 10th!

[David Andrews]

>
>Dear Minnesota Federationists,
>
>Just a quick reminder that bus and lunch registrations for the walk for
>Opportunity are due by this Friday, August 26th. More details are below and
>attached.
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Jennifer Dunnam [mailto:jennifer.dunnam1829 at gmail.com]
>Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2016 6:04 AM
>To: nfbmn-news at nfbnet.org
>Subject: Walk For Opportunity, September 10th!
>
>Dear Minnesota Federationists:
>
>Our 35th Annual Walk for Opportunity is a little over a month away!  This is
>our state organization's largest fund raiser.  We hope everyone can join us
>on September 10th in Rochester, but even if you can't be there, you can
>still be a big help.  Please read on for details, including bus and lunch
>reservations (make them by August 26).
>
>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. You can live the life you want;
>blindness is not what holds you back.
>
>Federationists from around the state will gather at Three Links Shelter in
>beautiful Rochester, Minnesota on Saturday, September 10. We'll walk, wheel,
>run, bike, rollerblade, and otherwise move forward for 10 kilometers, along
>the Zumbro River and around Mayo baseball field. After our refreshing
>journey, lunch will be available for $7 with several delicious options,
>listed below for your selection in advance.
>
>We need lots of walkers or "movers", so please plan to join us on the route!
>Many of you have been working hard already over the last few months to raise
>funds-thank you! All participants in the Walk for Opportunity should plan to
>raise at least $25.00.  Your contributors may donate in the following ways:
>
>.       Give it to you in-hand
>Or
>.       Make a donation online by going to http://www.nfbmn.org and
>clicking on the graphic at the bottom of the page that says "Click here to
>donate online." (In the Description field, the donor should write "[your
>name], Walk for Opportunity".
>Or
>.       Send a check, made out to the National Federation of the Blind of
>Minnesota, to:
>National Federation of the Blind of Minnesota
>100 East 22nd Street
>Minneapolis, MN 55404
>  (Have them include a note with your name and the words "Walk for
>Opportunity").
>
>We have small fliers available to assist you with soliciting donations.
>The flier explains all about the National Federation of the Blind of
>Minnesota and how to contribute to the Walk for Opportunity.  We also have
>sample e-mails available in case you'd like to send out e-mails to those you
>know requesting donations.  If you would like some of the cards or to
>receive a sample e-mail, contact Jennifer Dunnam at
>jennifer.dunnam1829 at gmail.com  or 612-203-2738
>
>Remember that Facebook and Twitter can also be a great way to spread the
>word about this fund raiser and bring in on-line donations.  We have an
>event set up on our Facebook page, so you can join and share it on your own
>Facebook profile, as well as direct people to links to the event via your
>status.
>
>Each person participating in the Walk for Opportunity should sign up no
>later than August 26 by contacting Sid Starnes at sstarnes at blindinc.org or
>(612) 872-0100. In addition to giving her your name as a participant, please
>also indicate if you would like to reserve a lunch ($7.00) and/or a seat on
>the bus from the metro area ($25.00). For the lunch, let her know if you
>would like cheese on your sandwich or not, and which type of sandwich you
>wish: turkey, ham, tuna salad, egg salad, or veggie.
>
>On the day of the event, please bring with you the Walk for Opportunity
>Official Entry Form, filled out, along with all in-hand contributions you
>have collected. You will hand these in at registration. You will receive the
>entry form in the mail along with this letter. It is attached to this email
>and will be available at www.nfbmn.org as well.
>
>Registration begins at 9:00 on September 10; please arrive promptly so that
>we'll all be registered and ready to start moving by 10:00.
>
>The walk starts at Three Links Shelter at Silver Lake Park, 840 7th Street
>NE, Rochester.  Print and braille copies of the walk route will be available
>and will also be emailed in advance.
>
>For those leaving from the metro area, a bus will depart from our
>headquarters at 100 East 22nd Street, Minneapolis, at 7:30 AM.  The cost of
>the bus is $25.00, and reservations for the bus should be made when you sign
>up for the walk. Note that the payment for the bus will be made to the Metro
>chapter during the bus ride, and the payment for the lunch will be made to
>the Rochester chapter during registration.
>
>As you know, we in the NFB of Minnesota work hard to protect the rights and
>further opportunities for blind people of all ages, so even if you are
>unable to walk with us, please seek out those donations, or make a donation
>yourself.  We need the help of all our members to make this year's Walk for
>Opportunity the most successful ever!  Join the fun on September 10 as we
>work together to raise funds and visibility for the National Federation of
>the Blind of Minnesota.
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