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All,<br><br>
<br><br>
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.<br><br>
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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. <br><br>
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. <br><br>
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There are
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=100064864355218&set=a.702874065218066">
photos from the walk</a> posted on our Facebook page.<br><br>
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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.<br><br>
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Finally, I want to thank once more our sponsors and provide their
information for your consideration one more time.<br><br>
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<h3><b>COLLABORATING SPONSORS</b></h3><br><br>
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<h4><b>EZ2SeeŽ Products</b></h4><br><br>
EZ2SeeŽ 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,
<a href="https://ez2seeproducts.com/">EZ2SeeProducts.com</a>. <br><br>
<h4><b>The Low Vision Store</b></h4><br><br>
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). <br>
(651) 203-2200] |
<a href="https://thelowvisionstore.com/">thelowvisionstore.com</a><br><br>
<h3><b>SUPPORTING SPONSORS</b></h3><br><br>
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<h4><b>The UPS Store Uptown</b></h4><br><br>
Proud supporter and printer of the National Federation of the Blind of
Minnesota's 42nd Annual Walk for Opportunity <br>
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. <br>
P: 612.822.0022 | F: 612.822.5813 <br>
<a href="https://locations.theupsstore.com/mn/minneapolis/2801-hennepin-ave-s">
https://locations.theupsstore.com/mn/minneapolis/2801-hennepin-ave-s</a>
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<h4><b>Big Snack Vending</b></h4><br><br>
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. <br>
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. <br>
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.
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<a href="mailto:bigsnackvending@aol.com">bigsnackvending@aol.com</a> |
507-514-3277<br><br>
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With appreciation,<br><br>
<br><br>
Steve Jacobson, President<br><br>
National Federation of the Blind of Minnesota<br><br>
<a href="http://www.nfbmn.org/">www.nfbmn.org</a><br><br>
(612) 872-9363<br><br>
Pronouns: he, him, his<br><br>
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<a href="http://www.nfb.org/">www.nfb.org</a><br><br>
Live the life you Want.<br>
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