[MN-at-Large] Wrap-up info from the Walk for Opportunity

[David Andrews]

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>All,
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>So many of us know what a tremendous difference 
>the National Federation of the Blind has made in 
>our lives. Through the Walk for Opportunity, and 
>in the weeks and months leading up to it, we 
>worked together to help make sure it can 
>continue to make that same positive difference 
>for others­people we know and people we may 
>never get to meet. Thank you so much to everyone 
>who participated in this effort­by asking 
>friends and colleagues for contributions and 
>making ones of your own; walking the 10K; 
>working at checkpoints; telling people about the 
>NFB of Minnesota; assisting with the creation 
>and distribution of t-shirts; advance-walking 
>the route; hauling water and chairs... and on 
>and on. Together we made it a great day! The 
>organizing committee consisted of Harley Acy and 
>Jennifer Dunnam as co-chairs, with Dave Andrews, 
>Jan Bailey, Kotumu Kamara, Samantha Flax, and Deanna Langton.
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>Here are our top five fund-raisers: #5, Steve 
>Jacobson; #4, Kotumu Kamara; #3, Jan Bailey; #2, 
>Jamie Richey (who has been with us for just a 
>few short weeks)!, ... and, defending his 
>several-years-long championship, the member 
>bringing in the highest total contributions is 
>Dave Andrews, who did the 10K walk in 
>Stillwater! Congratulations and thanks to all.
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>Of course, many more people worked hard and did 
>a great job at fund-raising, and every single 
>contribution and every single person is so much appreciated.
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>There are 
><https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=100064864355218&set=a.702874065218066>photos 
>from the walk posted on our Facebook page.
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>The total amount we have raised together, as of 
>now, is $4,935. We know of more contributions 
>that are pending, so there will doubtless be an updated total later.
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>Finally, I want to thank once more our sponsors 
>and provide their information for your consideration one more time.
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>COLLABORATING SPONSORS
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>EZ2See® Products
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>EZ2See® Products is proud to support the work of 
>the National Federation of the Blind. Our 
>products are designed by and for those dealing 
>with vision loss. Each year, our large-print, 
>high-contrast weekly calendars and other aids 
>for staying organized help thousands. Explore 
>our website, <https://ez2seeproducts.com/>EZ2SeeProducts.com.
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>The Low Vision Store
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>The Low Vision Store is a Family Owned and run 
>business for over 30 years, with over 90 years 
>of employee experience. Daily Living Aids, 
>Magnifiers, Blindness Products, Text To Speech (OCR).
>(651) 203-2200] | <https://thelowvisionstore.com/>thelowvisionstore.com
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>SUPPORTING SPONSORS
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>The UPS Store Uptown
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>Proud supporter and printer of the National 
>Federation of the Blind of Minnesota's 42nd Annual Walk for Opportunity
>The UPS Store Uptown is a locally Woman owned 
>small business for over 20 years. Please 
>consider us for all your printing, shipping, 
>shredding, faxing and US Postal products.
>P: 612.822.0022 | F: 612.822.5813
><https://locations.theupsstore.com/mn/minneapolis/2801-hennepin-ave-s>https://locations.theupsstore.com/mn/minneapolis/2801-hennepin-ave-s
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>Big Snack Vending
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>Big Snack Vending is proud to support NFBMN's 
>Walk for Opportunity. As a blind owned business, 
>Big Snack Vending recognizes and is grateful for all that NFBMN does.
>We at Big Snack want to invite all members and 
>supporters of NFBMN to share in our successes 
>and take pride in what we are building in Southern Minnesota.
>We would like to thank NFBMN for raising the 
>expectations for all blind Minnesotans, and 
>being such a vital part of us living the life we want.
><mailto:bigsnackvending at aol.com>bigsnackvending at aol.com | 507-514-3277
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>With appreciation,
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>Steve Jacobson, President
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>National Federation of the Blind of Minnesota
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><http://www.nfbmn.org/>www.nfbmn.org
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>(612) 872-9363
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>Pronouns: he, him, his
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><http://www.nfb.org/>www.nfb.org
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>Live the life you Want.
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