[nabentre] Martha Reeves to Participate in the National Federation of the Blind Motor City March for Independence
Freeh, Jessica
JFreeh at nfb.org
Tue May 5 21:30:47 UTC 2009
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Martha Reeves to Participate in the
National Federation of the Blind
Motor City March for Independence
Reeves to Serve as Honorary Co-chair of Event
Baltimore, Maryland (May 5, 2009): The National Federation of the
Blind (NFB) announced today that Martha Reeves, former lead singer of
the Motown group Martha and the Vandellas, will take the stage
serving as a co-chair for the organization's fundraising walk-a-thon
event. The third annual Motor City March for Independence will take
place on the morning of July 6, 2009, as part of the National
Federation of the Blind convention, which will be held in Detroit
this year. Over a thousand blind people from across the nation will
march to raise money to benefit blind people all over the United
States and to raise awareness about the capabilities of the blind.
Dr. Marc Maurer, President of the National Federation of the Blind,
said: "We are truly delighted to have Ms. Reeves participate in this
year's March for Independence. As an individual whose talent has
significantly contributed to Detroit's musical landscape and a
well-known leader in her community, she will be a valuable
contributor to this very important event."
Ms. Reeves said: "By developing innovative approaches in education,
technology, and services, the National Federation of the Blind is
making huge strides to help the world's blind achieve
independence. I am thrilled to support the NFB third annual March
for Independence. I am equally pleased that the NFB has chosen to
support Detroit by selecting it as the location for the occasion."
During Ms. Reeves's tenure with The Vandellas, the group had over a
dozen hit singles including "Dancing in the Street," "Nowhere to
Run," and "Jimmy Mack." Since 2005, Reeves has served as an elected
councilwoman for the city of Detroit, Michigan.
Martha Reeves joins Councilwoman Joanne Watson and other local
Detroit luminaries who have agreed to co-chair the event.
For more information about the March for Independence, including how
to participate and how to sponsor a marcher, visit
<http://www.marchforindependence.org/>www.marchforindependence.org.
To learn more about the National Federation of the Blind, please
visit <http://www.nfb.org/>www.nfb.org.
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is the largest and most influential membership organization of blind
people in the United States. The NFB improves the lives of blind
people through advocacy, education, research, technology, and
programs encouraging independence and self-confidence. It is the
leading force in the blindness field today and the Voice of the
Nation's Blind. In January 2004 the NFB opened the National
Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute, the first research and
training center in the United States for the blind led by the blind.
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