[MN-at-Large] 45th Annual Walk For Opportunity

Fri Aug 28 21:37:19 UTC 2026

 <https://forms.gle/nhJjhCbWy78fwZBH6> participant entry form, NFB of MN
Walk For Opportunity

The National Federation of the Blind of Minnesota's 45th (forty-fifth!!)
annual Walk for Opportunity will take place on October 10, 2026. Our primary
5K route will be in Minneapolis, around Lake of the Isles and the
surrounding area. 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 one of our state organization's largest fund raisers. We hope
everyone can participate by walking the Lake of the Isles route on October
10, but there is also plenty of room for everyone to help, whether or not
you walk. Several businesses will also provide 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/nhJjhCbWy78fwZBH6> online entry form if you plan to
participate.

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. Our collective power, determination,
and diversity achieve the aspirations of all blind people.

Basics of the Walk for Opportunity

Federationists from around the state will gather at the designated starting
point on Saturday, October 10, in time for our Kick-off at 10:30 AM. After
that, we'll walk, wheel, run, bike, and otherwise move forward for 5
kilometers along the beautiful lake route! As in previous walks, there will
be designated non-walkers to make sure everyone has what they need.
Participants will gather at the end for lunch and a wrap-up to hear the
results of our walk and for other fun activities!

How Contributors can Donate

All participants in the Walk for Opportunity should plan to raise at least
$25.00. This is a great way to involve friends, family members, coworkers,
and any others in helping to support what we do. Your contributors may
donate in the following ways:

*        Make a contribution 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.;

*        Send it via Zelle or PayPal to  <mailto:info.nfbmn at gmail.com>
info.nfbmn at gmail.com (include the participant name and "Walk for
Opportunity" in the note);

*        Send a check, made out to the National Federation of the Blind of
Minnesota, to: 
National Federation of the Blind of Minnesota 
2801 Hennepin Ave. S. #126 
Minneapolis, MN 55408-1907 
(the donor should include a note with the walker's name and "Walk for
Opportunity").;

*        Give it to a walk participant in-hand, to be turned in the day of
the walk.

A printable PDF flyer is attached to assist Federationists with soliciting
donations. The flyer is meant to be folded in half. It 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. For print
copies of the flyer or to receive a sample e-mail,
<mailto:jennifer.dunnam1829 at gmail.com> contact Jennifer Dunnam.

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!

Register to Participate

Each person participating in the Walk for Opportunity should sign up as soon
as possible but no later than September 27 by filling out our
<https://forms.gle/nhJjhCbWy78fwZBH6> online entry form. The form will ask
for your name, email, phone number, shirt size (there will be new shirts),
emergency contact, if you'll be a walker or help another way. It is
important to read all information and instructions on the form. Feel free to
call (612) 872-9363 if you need help completing the form.

Lunch for Participants

Participants who wish to do so will gather for lunch after the walk. We will
be in touch again soon with more details about this and will request an
RSVP.

Social Media

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-1806
45653406/> 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. #NFBMNWalk26

Everyone Can Help

As you know, we in the NFB of Minnesota work hard to protect the rights and
further opportunities for blind people of all ages. 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 October 10 as we work together to raise expectations about
blindness while raising funds for the National Federation of the Blind of
Minnesota!

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