[MN-at-Large] Walk for Opportunity Invitation with Corrected Link

Tue Aug 11 02:00:35 UTC 2020

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>Fellow federationists,
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>Due to a technical hiccup with our entry form, I am re-sending the 
>invitation with the working link.
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>Cordially,
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>Ryan
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>Dear Minnesota Federationists:
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>The National Federation of the Blind's 39th Annual Walk for 
>Opportunity (socially-distanced edition) will take place on 
>September 12, 2020. This year, our 10-kilometer walk will occur in 
>multiple cities around the state, with multiple routes--and with new 
>ways to capture the same sense of community and purpose as all of 
>the 38 walks before it! This is our state organization's largest 
>fund raiser.  We hope everyone can participate by walking one of our 
>ten kilometer routes on September 12, but there's plenty of room for 
>everyone to help, whether or not you walk. Please read on for details.
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>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.
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>Federationists from around the state will gather at the designated 
>starting points in different cities on Saturday, September 12, in 
>time for our opening ceremony, which will take place via the Zoom 
>platform and help us get ready to move, wherever we are in the 
>state! After that, we'll walk, wheel, run, bike, rollerblade, and 
>otherwise move forward for 10 kilometers along the designated routes 
>(more information coming soon about the starting points and routes)! 
>The zoom feed will remain open throughout the walk, with non-walking 
>hosts talking about the work of the Federation as walkers join the 
>feed at scheduled times to share their experiences and why this walk 
>is important. Participants will post in the Facebook event and using the
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>#NFBMNWalk20 hashtag, to share their words, pictures and videos 
>(don't forget to wear your walk t-shirt if you have one!. As in 
>previous walks, there will be designated non-walkers to check in 
>with groups along the way via phone and other methods. There will be 
>no bus, and no hosted lunch this time, but all can tune in to the 
>wrap-up ceremony at 1:00 PM to hear the results of our walk and for 
>other fun activities!
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>All participants in the Walk for Opportunity should plan to raise at 
>least $25.00.  Your contributors may donate in the following ways:
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>.               Give it to you in-hand
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>Or
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>.               Make a donation online at 
><http://www.nfbmn.org>www.nfbmn.org (click on the "Donate now"
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>button. (In the Description field, the donor should write "[your 
>name], Walk for Opportunity".
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>Or
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>.               Send a check, made out to the National Federation of 
>the Blind of
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>Minnesota, to:
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>National Federation of the Blind of Minnesota
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>100 East 22nd Street
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>Minneapolis, MN 55404
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>(Have them include a note with your name and the words "Walk for 
>Opportunity").
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>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; the text is at the end of this email.  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 
>fliers or to receive a sample e-mail, contact Jennifer Dunnam at 
><mailto:jennifer.dunnam1829 at gmail.com>jennifer.dunnam1829 at gmail.com 
>or 612-203-2738
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>
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>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 
>will 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.
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>Of course, given the adjustments this year, online or mailed-in 
>donations will be most convenient, but we know that many of the 
>contributions for the walk are generally presented in-hand on the 
>day of the walk, and that is still more than welcome. in an effort 
>to make every contribution method as easy as possible, we will work 
>with each participant and each group to determine the best method of 
>collecting all contributions for this walk on or before September 12.
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>Each person participating in the Walk for Opportunity should sign up 
>as soon as possible but no later than September 5 by filling out our 
>online form at 
><https://forms.gle/diZgwYgBPR9SMYM98>https://forms.gle/diZgwYgBPR9SMYM98. 
>The form will ask for your name, email, phone number, emergency 
>contact, If you'll be a walker or a checkpoint person, if you'd like 
>help finding a small group to walk with, and shirt size (in case you 
>don't already have a shirt-we do have some left, first come first 
>served). It is important to read all information and instructions on 
>the form. Feel free to reach out if you need help completing the form.
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>Now more than ever, we in the NFB of Minnesota are working 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 from friends and acquaintances, or make a donation 
>yourself. We need the help of all our members to make this year's 
>Walk for Opportunity as successful as ever! Join the fun on 
>September 12 as we work together to raise funds and visibility for 
>the National Federation of the Blind of Minnesota.
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>[Text Of Flyer]
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>About the National Federation of the Blind of Minnesota (NFBMN)
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>The NFBMN is a non-profit organization of blind persons, affiliated 
>with the National Federation of the Blind. 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."
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>How will my "Walk for Opportunity" donation money (which is tax 
>deductible) be used?
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>. Offer programs to enhance the education of blind children and youth
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>. Connect senior citizens who are losing vision with the services 
>and training they need to remain independent
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>. Contact and help newly-blind persons with adjustment and orientation
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>. Educate the public about blindness through events, literature, and 
>digital media
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>. Award college scholarships to qualified blind students
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>. Provide legal assistance and other advocacy services
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>. Promote employment opportunities for qualified blind applicants
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>PLEASE JOIN US!
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>See how we "Live the lives we want!"
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>We of the National Federation of the Blind of Minnesota are grateful 
>to friends, organizations, and sponsors who are helping to make our 
>39th Annual Walk For Opportunity a success.
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>Walk For Opportunity
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>[other side of flyer]
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>Walk For Opportunity (Socially Distanced Edition)
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>Distance: 10 Kilometers
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>Date: Sat., Sept. 12, 2020
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>Opening Ceremony: 10:00 AM (connection details will be posted at
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><http://www.nfbmn.org>www.nfbmn.org)
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>Location: Cities Around Minnesota
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>Yes! I will support the National Federation of the Blind of 
>Minnesota by donating to THE 39th ANNUAL WALK FOR OPPORTUNITY!
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>This sheet can serve as your tax-deductible donation receipt.
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>Name: _______________ Date: _______Amount:
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>$_______
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>DONATE ONLINE!
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>Go to: <http://www.nfbmn.org>www.nfbmn.org and click on the Donate Now" button
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>Just write my name, ___________________________ and the words "Walk 
>for Opportunity" in the description field.
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>National Federation of the Blind of Minnesota
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>100 East 22nd Street
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>Minneapolis, MN 55404
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>612-872-9363
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>612-872-9363
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>Ryan Strunk, President
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><mailto:president at nfbmn.org>president at nfbmn.org
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>www.nfb.org
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><http://www.nfbmn.org>www.nfbmn.org
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>(612) 872-9363
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>Live the life you Want.


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