[Mn-parents] Our affiliate wants to help triple your money

[David Andrews]

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>Each year, thousands of Federation members and 
>friends contribute before and during the 
>National Convention to various funds that 
>support blind people. I just made my donation, 
>and I challenge you to do the same.
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>For every $25 that you as a Minnesota member 
>give to the Lead and Drive campaign before June 30:
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>    * The Minnesota affiliate will match your 
> contribution (up to a total of $6,000)
>    * An anonymous donor will match your 
> contribution (up to a total of $25,000)
>    * You’ll be entered into a drawing to have 
> your convention expenses paid for next year 
> (and just in case you can’t go, you could 
> just walk away with $2,500 in cash!)
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>We’re calling this the Lead and Drive 
>campaign, because the National Federation of the 
>Blind continues to lead courageously and drive 
>lasting change in the lives of blind people across the country.
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>It’s imperative that you either mail a check 
>to the affiliate or forward us a copy of your 
>receipt to Jennifer Dunnam 
>(<mailto:jennifer.dunnam1829 at gmail.com>jennifer.dunnam1829 at gmail.com) 
>so that the NFB of Minnesota can match your 
>gift. Up to $6,000 from individuals is matched 
>by up to $6,000 from the affiliate treasury!
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>For the first time, we also have a toolkit 
>available to make it easier to ask your friends 
>and family to donate. You’ll find 
><https://nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention/give-25>sample 
>social media posts and email templates on the 
>Lead and Drive page of our website.
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>To donate:Â
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>    * 
> <https://nfb.org/civicrm/contribute/transact?reset=1&id=45>Give 
> online or call Treasurer Jenifer Dunnam at 612-203-2738 for assistance
>    * Mail a check by following these steps:
>        * Make the check payable not to the 
> Minnesota affiliate but instead to the National Federation of the Blind
>        * List the fund(s) to which you wish to contribute in the memo line
>        * Send the check to the National 
> Federation of the Blind of Minnesota, 2801 
> Hennepin Avenue S #126, Minneapolis, MN 55408. 
> The treasurer will collect the checks until 
> June 30, then mail all the checks, along with 
> the affiliate's matching check, to the national office.
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>Most importantly, we must receive a copy of your 
>donation receipt or check by June 30 to be 
>included in the match. You should email your 
>receipt to our treasurer, Jennifer Dunnam 
>(<mailto:jennifer.dunnam1829 at gmail.com>jennifer.dunnam1829 at gmail.com) 
>and follow up if you don’t get a reply.
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>Here is a little more about the four funds:
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>    * White Cane Fund: These dollars go directly 
> to the general treasury of the Federation.
>    * Kenneth Jernigan Fund: The proceeds from 
> this fund are used to bring a number of 
> attendees to their first national convention. 
> It is named in honor of our former president 
> and longtime leader to promote attendance at 
> the national convention, where so much inspiration and learning occur.
>    * SUN Fund: These funds are being set aside 
> in the event that they are needed to support 
> the Federation during difficult times.
>    * tenBroek Fund: These dollars go to the 
> tenBroek Memorial Fund which owns the property 
> at 200 East Wells at Jernigan Place in 
> Baltimore for the benefit of blind people.
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>Thank you in advance; your contributions make 
>the important work we do at all levels possible!
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>Corbb
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>Corbb O'Connor (he/him), President
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>National Federation of the Blind of Minnesota
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