[Nfbf-l] [Nfb-fundraising] Final update: Gaspar Loafs for the Blind

[Sherri]

Marion, this sounds very much like our state fund-raiser where you couldn't 
get the venue to cooperate. It's great you got a venue. Is this for the NFB, 
THE NFBF or the NFB East Hillsborough chapter. I was a little confused by 
the announcement, since I didn't see your chapter's name anywhere. Just 
looking for some clarification. Hope it goes well.
Sherri
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From: "Marion & Martin" <swampfox1833 at verizon.net>
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Sent: Friday, June 19, 2009 8:13 AM
Subject: [Nfb-fundraising] Final update: Gaspar Loafs for the Blind






Please support the National Federation of the Blind by circulating the 
following message as widely as it is appropriate!

    The National Federation of the Blind is in its home stretch to the most 
fun and outrageous event we have ever hosted! Imagine supporting our 
valuable work simply by having a night out in the Historic Ybor City 
Entertainment District! You could even win some incredible prizes to boot!
    Merry and I went to Ybor City last night to pick up more door prizes and 
auction items and still have more to collect today! (A sampling of these 
items is attached to this message.) We also entertained passers-by with some 
music and handed out flyers for the event, receiving tremendous response!
    The fun begins tonight around 5:00 at Gaspars Grotto. bring your 
co-workers to kick off the weekend with entertainment, food, drinks, and 
loads of fun! The lively auction will begin around 8:30. Read on for all of 
the details and take a look at the attachment for the valuable door prizes & 
auction items! We look forward to seeing our friends and supporters!



    On Friday, June 19, Gaspar's grotto and Creative Loafing Magazine will 
sponsor a fun and outrageous show for the benefit of the National Federation
of the Blind. "Gaspar Loafs for the Blind" will be held at Gaspar's Grotto 
located at 1805 E. 7th Avenue in historic Ybor City. Through the generous 
support
of businesses in the Ybor Entertainment District and beyond who have 
contributed some very valuable items for our auction, this event will prove 
to be
an awesome success. A list of some of the items that have been contributed 
are attached to this message. This is only a sample of the items and  more 
are
coming in by the hour! A publicity flyer is also attached!
    We will also be entertained by the acoustic sounds of blind musician 
Marion & Martin and be treated by probably the only blind female 
impersonator in
the world, Mr. Alexis Collins, who will perform as Liza Minnelli and share a 
Dolly Parton comedy routine that you must see to believe! In addition, there
will also be a demonstration of an actual working guide dog, information 
about Braille, and much, much more!
    The outrageous fun begins at 5:00 pm with the live auction beginning at 
8:30! You can also party into the night with the sounds of Article-7, 
formerly
known as the Voodoo Pirates!.
            The National Federation of the Blind is the oldest and largest 
organization of the blind in the United States.  The Federation provides 
scholarships
to blind students, support for those who are blind or losing their eyesight, 
advocacy for the blind, and educational programs for the general public on
topics of blindness.  The NFB is not an organization that speaks on behalf 
of the blind; we are the blind speaking for ourselves.
# # #
Websites
East Hillsborough Chapter:
http://www.blind411.org
National Federation of the blind:
http://www.nfb.org
March for Independence:
http://www.MarchForIndependence.org
Marion & Martin:
http://www.MarionAndMartin.com
Mr. Alexis Collins:
http://www.myspace.com/alexiscollins123
If you come....
WHAT: Benefit Show & Auction for the National Federation of the Blind
WHERE: Gaspar's Grotto
       1805 E. 7th Avenue
       Ybor City
DATE: Friday, June 19, 2009
TIME: 5:00 until 10 pm
      (Auction begins at 8:30!)
All proceeds benefit the NFB Jernigan Institute and the East Hillsborough 
Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind!
All contributions are tax-deductible in accordance with IRS Code 501(c)(3)!




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