[MN-at-Large] Reminder: Walk for Opportunity--Please register and Invite Contributions!

[David Andrews]

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>All,
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>Thanks to everyone who has signed up for the 
>walk. If you aren’t able to make the August 28 
>deadline, you are still most welcome to 
>register, but if you do so after tomorrow 
>(August 29) there might not be a t-shirt in your 
>size­so sign up right away. A re-send of the 
>details is below. Also attached is the PDF flyer 
>you can use to either print or send to potential 
>contributors. Since it doesn’t read perfectly 
>with a screen reader, the text of what it says 
>is at the end of this message. More details 
>about the day will be out soon, and we looking 
>forward to seeing everyone at the walk!
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>The National Federation of the Blind of 
>Minnesota's 41st Annual Walk for Opportunity 
>will take place on September 10, 2022. This year 
>our primary 10K route will be in Minneapolis, 
>around Lake of the Isles and Bde Maka Ska (route 
>details coming soon). After having held this 
>event with individuals and small groups using 
>different routes for the past two years, we are 
>happy to be walking together this year. We also 
>warmly welcome the participation of walkers on 
>routes in other parts of the state who may be 
>unable to join the larger group. This is our 
>state organization's largest fund raiser. We 
>hope everyone can participate by walking the ten 
>kilometer route on September 10, but there is 
>also plenty of room for everyone to help, 
>whether or not you walk. Please read on for 
>details, and be sure to complete the 
><https://forms.gle/diZgwYgBPR9SMYM98>online 
>entry form if you plan to participate.
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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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>Basics of the Walk for Opportunity
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>Federationists from around the state will gather 
>at the designated starting point on Saturday, 
>September 10, in time for our opening ceremony 
>at 10:00 AM, The opening ceremony will take 
>place at the lakes and will also be available 
>via the Zoom platform. After that, we'll walk, 
>wheel, run, bike, rollerblade, and otherwise 
>move forward for 10 kilometers along the 
>beautiful lake route! As in previous walks, 
>there will be designated non-walkers (checkpoint 
>workers) to check in with groups along the route 
>to make sure everyone has what they need. At the 
>half-way mark, the zoom feed will open again so 
>that walkers and others throughout the state can 
>connect and share their experiences and why this 
>walk is important. Participants will gather at 
>the end for lunch and a wrap-up ceremony (also 
>streamed on Zoom) to hear the results of our walk and for other fun activities!
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>How Contributors can Donate
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>All participants in the Walk for Opportunity 
>should plan to raise at least $25.00. This is a 
>great way for friends, family members, 
>coworkers, and any others to help support what 
>we do. Contributors may donate in the following ways:
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>·        Make a donation online at 
><http://www.nfbmn.org>www.nfbmn.org (click on 
>"Donate" . To credit the donation to a walker, 
>the contributor should check the box to "Add a 
>Dedication" and then type the walk participant's 
>name and Walk for Opportunity in the field.;
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>·        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
>(the donor should include a note with the 
>walker's name and the words “Walk for Opportunity").
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>·        Give it to a walk participant in-hand.
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>We have PDF fliers available to assist 
>Federationists 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 fliers or to 
>receive a sample e-mail, 
><mailto:jennifer.dunnam1829 at gmail.com>contact Jennifer Dunnam.
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>Online or mailed-in donations will be most 
>convenient, but we know that many of the 
>contributions for the walk are sometimes 
>presented in-person on the day of the walk, and 
>that is still more than welcome!
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>Register to Participate
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>Each person participating in the Walk for 
>Opportunity should sign up as soon as possible 
>but no later than August 28 by filling out our 
><https://forms.gle/diZgwYgBPR9SMYM98>online 
>entry form. The form will ask for your name, 
>email, phone number, t-shirt size, emergency 
>contact, if you'll be a walker or checkpoint 
>worker, if you know of a business that might 
>like to sponsor. 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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>Social Media
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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 
><https://www.facebook.com/National-Federation-of-the-Blind-of-Minnesota-180645653406/>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. #NFBMNWalk22
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>One More Thing
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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 10 as we work 
>together to raise funds and visibility for the 
>National Federation of the Blind of Minnesota.
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>What the Flyer Says
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>(If printed, this flyer can be folded in half so 
>that there is printing on both sides of a half sheet).
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>[One Side]
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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 41st Annual Walk For Opportunity a success.
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>Walk For Opportunity
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>[other side]
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>(logo) 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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>Walk For Opportunity
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>Distance: 10 Kilometers
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>Date: Sat., Sept. 10, 2022
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>Opening Ceremony: 10:00 AM (connection details 
>will be posted at <http://www.nfbmn.org>www.nfbmn.org)
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>Location: Lake of the Isles and Lake Bde Maka Ska, Minneapolis
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>Yes! I will support the National Federation of 
>the Blind of Minnesota by donating to THE 41st 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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>DONATE ONLINE!
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>Go to: <http://www.nfbmn.org>www.nfbmn.org and click on “Donate”.
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>Just write my name, _ and the words “Walk for 
>Opportunity” in the description field.
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