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Fellow federationists,<br><br>
Due to a technical hiccup with our entry form, I am re-sending the
invitation with the working link.<br><br>
Cordially,<br><br>
Ryan<br><br>
<br><br>
Dear Minnesota Federationists:<br><br>
<br><br>
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.<br><br>
<br><br>
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. <br><br>
<br><br>
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<br><br>
#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!<br><br>
<br><br>
All participants in the Walk for Opportunity should plan to raise at
least $25.00. Your contributors may donate in the following
ways:<br><br>
<br><br>
.
Give it to you in-hand<br><br>
Or<br><br>
.
Make a donation online at
<a href="http://www.nfbmn.org">www.nfbmn.org</a> (click on the
"Donate now"<br><br>
button. (In the Description field, the donor should write "[your
name], Walk for Opportunity".<br><br>
Or<br><br>
.
Send a check, made out to the National Federation of the Blind
of<br><br>
Minnesota, to:<br><br>
National Federation of the Blind of Minnesota<br><br>
100 East 22nd Street<br><br>
Minneapolis, MN 55404<br><br>
(Have them include a note with your name and the words "Walk for
Opportunity").<br><br>
<br><br>
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
<a href="mailto:jennifer.dunnam1829@gmail.com">
jennifer.dunnam1829@gmail.com</a> or 612-203-2738 <br><br>
<br><br>
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.<br><br>
<br><br>
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. <br><br>
<br><br>
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
<a href="https://forms.gle/diZgwYgBPR9SMYM98">
https://forms.gle/diZgwYgBPR9SMYM98</a>. 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.<br><br>
<br><br>
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.<br><br>
<br><br>
[Text Of Flyer]<br><br>
About the National Federation of the Blind of Minnesota (NFBMN) <br><br>
<br><br>
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." <br><br>
<br><br>
How will my "Walk for Opportunity" donation money (which is tax
deductible) be used? <br><br>
<br><br>
. Offer programs to enhance the education of blind children and youth
<br><br>
<br><br>
. Connect senior citizens who are losing vision with the services and
training they need to remain independent <br><br>
<br><br>
. Contact and help newly-blind persons with adjustment and orientation
<br><br>
<br><br>
. Educate the public about blindness through events, literature, and
digital media <br><br>
<br><br>
. Award college scholarships to qualified blind students <br><br>
<br><br>
. Provide legal assistance and other advocacy services <br><br>
<br><br>
. Promote employment opportunities for qualified blind applicants
<br><br>
<br><br>
PLEASE JOIN US! <br><br>
<br><br>
See how we "Live the lives we want!" <br><br>
<br><br>
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.<br><br>
<br><br>
Walk For Opportunity <br><br>
<br><br>
[other side of flyer]<br><br>
Walk For Opportunity (Socially Distanced Edition)<br><br>
<br><br>
Distance: 10 Kilometers <br><br>
<br><br>
Date: Sat., Sept. 12, 2020 <br><br>
<br><br>
Opening Ceremony: 10:00 AM (connection details will be posted at<br><br>
<a href="http://www.nfbmn.org">www.nfbmn.org</a>)<br><br>
<br><br>
Location: Cities Around Minnesota<br><br>
<br><br>
Yes! I will support the National Federation of the Blind of Minnesota by
donating to THE 39th ANNUAL WALK FOR OPPORTUNITY! <br><br>
<br><br>
This sheet can serve as your tax-deductible donation receipt. <br><br>
<br><br>
Name: _______________ Date: _______Amount: <br><br>
$_______ <br><br>
<br><br>
DONATE ONLINE! <br><br>
<br><br>
Go to: <a href="http://www.nfbmn.org">www.nfbmn.org</a> and click on the
Donate Now" button<br><br>
<br><br>
Just write my name, ___________________________ and the words "Walk
for Opportunity" in the description field. <br><br>
National Federation of the Blind of Minnesota<br><br>
100 East 22nd Street<br><br>
Minneapolis, MN 55404<br><br>
612-872-9363<br><br>
612-872-9363<br><br>
<br><br>
<br><br>
<br><br>
<br><br>
Ryan Strunk, President<br><br>
<a href="mailto:president@nfbmn.org">president@nfbmn.org</a><br><br>
<a href="http://www.nfb.org/" eudora="autourl">www.nfb.org</a><br><br>
<a href="http://www.nfbmn.org">www.nfbmn.org</a><br><br>
(612) 872-9363<br><br>
Live the life you Want.</blockquote><div id="DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2"><br />
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