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All,<br><br>
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!<br><br>
<br><br>
<a name="_Hlk47875893"></a>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
<a href="https://forms.gle/diZgwYgBPR9SMYM98">online entry form</a> if
you plan to participate.<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>
<h2><b>Basics of the Walk for Opportunity</b></h2><br><br>
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!<br><br>
<h2><b>How Contributors can Donate</b></h2><br><br>
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:<br><br>
· Make a donation online at
<a href="http://www.nfbmn.org">www.nfbmn.org</a> (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 <b>Walk for Opportunity</b> in the
field.;<br><br>
· Send a check, made out to the
National Federation of the Blind of Minnesota, to: <br>
National Federation of the Blind of Minnesota <br>
100 East 22nd Street <br>
Minneapolis, MN 55404 <br>
(the donor should include a note with the walker's name and the words
“Walk for Opportunity").<br><br>
· Give it to a walk participant
in-hand.<br><br>
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,
<a href="mailto:jennifer.dunnam1829@gmail.com">contact Jennifer
Dunnam</a>.<br><br>
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!<br><br>
<h2><b>Register to Participate</b></h2><br><br>
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
<a href="https://forms.gle/diZgwYgBPR9SMYM98">online entry form</a>. 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.<br><br>
<h2><b>Social Media</b></h2><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
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/National-Federation-of-the-Blind-of-Minnesota-180645653406/">
our Facebook page</a>, 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<br><br>
<h2><b>One More Thing</b></h2><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 10 as we work together
to raise funds and visibility for the National Federation of the Blind of
Minnesota.<br><br>
<br><br>
<h2><b>What the Flyer Says</b></h2><br><br>
<a name="_Hlk525156367"></a>(If printed, this flyer can be folded in half
so that there is printing on both sides of a half sheet).<br><br>
<h3><b>[One Side]</b></h3><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>
<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 41st
Annual Walk For Opportunity a success.<br><br>
<br><br>
Walk For Opportunity <br><br>
<br><br>
<h3><b>[other side]</b></h3><br><br>
<br><br>
(logo) 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>
<br><br>
Walk For Opportunity <br><br>
<br><br>
Distance: 10 Kilometers <br><br>
<br><br>
Date: Sat., Sept. 10, 2022<br><br>
<br><br>
Opening Ceremony: 10:00 AM (connection details will be posted at
<a href="http://www.nfbmn.org">www.nfbmn.org</a>)<br><br>
<br><br>
Location: Lake of the Isles and Lake Bde Maka Ska, Minneapolis<br><br>
<br><br>
Yes! I will support the National Federation of the Blind of Minnesota by
donating to THE 41st 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>
DONATE ONLINE! <br><br>
<br><br>
Go to: <a href="http://www.nfbmn.org">www.nfbmn.org</a> and click on
“Donate”.<br><br>
<br><br>
Just write my name, _ and the words “Walk for Opportunity” in the
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