[MN-at-Large] 2023 Walk for Opportunity

[David Andrews]

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>The following information comes from our Walk 
>for Opportunity Committee, co-chaired by Jennifer Dunnam and Harley Acy.
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>The National Federation of the Blind of 
>Minnesota's 42nd Annual Walk for Opportunity 
>will take place on September 9, 2023. Our 
>primary 10K route will be in Minneapolis, around 
>Lake of the Isles and Bde Maka Ska. We also 
>warmly welcome the participation of walkers on 
>10k 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 9, but there is 
>also plenty of room for everyone to help, 
>whether or not you walk. Several businesses are 
>also providing generous support for this event, 
>and we will share more information about this 
>soon. Please read on for details of the walk, 
>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 9, 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, 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. Your 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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>·         Send it via PayPal to 
><mailto:info.nfbmn at gmail.com>info.nfbmn at gmail.com;
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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 
>emails available in case you'd like to send out 
>emails to those you know to request 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 27 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 other social media 
>platforms 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. #NFBMNWalk23
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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 9 as we work 
>together to raise funds and visibility for the 
>National Federation of the Blind of Minnesota.
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