[NFBC-SFV] Fwd: [NFBC-Info] Have a great time at convention

[robert stigile]

Robert Stigile, Second Vice-President
National Federation of the Blind of California
President San Fernando Valley Chapter
818-381-9568
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> From: Edward Davis via NFBC-Info <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org>
> Date: October 31, 2022 at 11:13:53 PM PDT
> To: nfbc-info at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Edward Davis <1stamendmented at gmail.com>
> Subject: [NFBC-Info] Have a great time at convention
> Reply-To: NFB of California List <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org>
> 
> As you pack your bags and head off to convention think about this.
> 
> Have you ever thought about what life would be like if you did not have your
> mobility cane?
> 
> The 2022 NFB/C convention is just around the corner. The NFB INLAND EMMMPIRE
> CHAPTER is working with the You Cane Give Initiative to put canes in the
> hands of the blind in 3rd world countries where canes are not available to
> them.
> 
> So please don't forget to pack those broken or unused canes.
> 
> We need your help so that we can help others.
> 
> We are asking people to donate their broke or old canes.
> 
> We are also asking for donations of new canes and tips as well as tax
> deductible donations of money to help with the repair and shipping of the
> canes so any help you can give will help in this effort.
> 
> If you can and would like to help, please do so by bringing your old canes
> to convention with you. You can contact Michael Richardson at (323) 898-3223
> or Cheryl Thurston (909) 821-9589 to give them your canes at convention.
> 
> Everyone that donates will be put into a door prize drawing that will take
> place during the banquet.
> 
> The grand Prize will be a custom cane valued at $150.
> 
> Second will be a $50 gift card.
> 
> Third will be a $25 gift card.
> 
> If not attending convention you can send your canes directly to You Cane
> Give at, To: Mr. James Boehm 
> 
> 7303 Althorp Way 
> 
> Nashville, TN 37211 (canes can be sent via free matter for the blind).
> 
> If you can make a monetary donation you can go to
> 
> http://youcanegive.org/
> 
> 
> 
> and click on the link to donate.
> 
> On the website you can see the amazing work they do and hear from people
> whose lives have been changed.
> 
> The Inland Empire Chapter and the You Cane Give Initiative thanks you for
> whatever you can do to help others.
> 
> Have a great time at convention.
> 
> 
> 
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