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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Good afternoon All<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Please pass this information out to all that cannot receive this message. This is just a reminder that our NFBGA 50/50 drawing is still open for ticket purchases.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;mso-ligatures:none'>Would you like to win a cash prize while making a difference? <o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Are you ready to empower blind Georgians to live the lives they want? Would you like to win a cash prize while making a difference? This is your chance to support the NFB of Georgia and win big!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The NFB of Georgia is hosting a 50/50 drawing to support the growth of our affiliate. By participating, you will help us continue to empower blind Georgians through education, support, social activities, and advocacy. Purchase a ticket for a chance to win half the amount collected!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The drawing runs from May through September 2025, with the winner announced at the 2025 Georgia state convention business meeting on Sunday, October 12, 2025. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>You do not need to be present to win, you may request your prize be sent to you with the use of cash app, ZELLE or by Check. Once the drawing is completed, if you are the winner, we will contact you, and you can tell our Treasurer how you would like us to send you your prize. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Tickets are a donation of $5.00 each, and you can purchase as many as you like. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>The deadline for purchasing tickets is Friday, October 3, 2025, this will allow us time to be sure that your name is placed in the drawing <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The National Federation of the Blind of Georgia is a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, and all contributions are tax deductible.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>To purchase your tickets, please click on the link provided below<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://nfbga.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=17">2025 NFB of Georgia Affiliate 50/50 Drawing Fundraiser</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>You can also purchase your tickets using our ZELLE and Cash App information.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>ZELLE:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Name: National Federation of the Blind of GA, Inc.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Phone: 770-584-3953<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Email: <a href="mailto:nwatkins@nfbga.org">nwatkins@nfbga.org</a> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Cash App:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>$4NFBGA<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>PH: 618-365-4999<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Please remember to state in the memo line of your ZELLE or Cash App transaction how meeny tickets you are purchasing and the name that the tickets should be assigned to.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>You may also give our Treasurer Ms. Nata Watkins a call at 770-584-3953, and she can assist you with processing your purchase.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>On behalf of our President Ms. Dorothy Griffin and the Georgia Affiliate, we graciously appreciate your consideration, and we want you to know that any donation that you decide to give will go a long way to helping the organized blind movement in Georgia.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Thanks<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Patrice Lewis<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>NFBGA, 1<sup>st</sup> Vice President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>PH: 678-756-3757<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Email: <a href="mailto:plewis@nfbga.org"><span style='color:blue'>plewis@nfbga.org</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:19.5pt;font-family:"Lato",sans-serif;color:black;background:white'>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. Our collective power, determination, and diversity achieve the aspirations of all blind people.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>