[Nfbf-l] {Disarmed} Re: [NFBF-Leaders] Tampa's White Cane Day

[Paul Martinez]

Greetings Judy,
Unfortunately I was not able to go to the white cane event however, the spirit event at before Bradys was also very successful and a lot of fun. There was many people in attendance and we were able to show off the new NFB brochure. With love and determination the Tampa Bay chapter will continue to show the bay area that we can live the life we want.

> On Oct 16, 2015, at 5:42 PM, Judith Hamilton via Nfbf-l <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Congratulations to the Tampa Bay Chapter. I can't imagine 36 lanes of traffic much less to cross them. Who was the engineer and the road planner on that? Glad everyone crossed safely and let us hope that it made some people  more aware. You all earned your "spirit night."  Great job!
> 
> Best,
> 
> Judy
> 
> 
> -----Original Message----- 
> From: "Miranda Kilby mbkilby at gmail.com [NFBF-Leaders]" 
> Sent: Oct 16, 2015 5:24 PM 
> To: NFB of Florida Internet Mailing List , Nfbf Leaders 
> Subject: [NFBF-Leaders] Tampa's White Cane Day 
> 
> Greetings Federation Family,
> 
> The Tampa Chapter celebrated this year’s White Cane Day by crossing an
> intersection of 36 lanes, and a spirit night a one of our stomping
> grounds here in Tampa.
> 
> The first event of the day was a walk along one of our largest and
> busiest intersections in Tampa. Dale Mabry Highway and Waters Avenue
> is a 36 lane intersection where several traffic violations are made
> daily. The Tampa chapter crossed this intersection several times
> between 1 PM and 3 PM on October 15th. The chapter had the support of
> the Hillsborough County Sheriff deputies where several drivers were
> notified that they were breaking the law by being pulled over. Also,
> the chapter was supported by student volunteers from Hillsborough
> Community College and the local media. This walk brought community
> awareness on the white cane law and showed that the national
> Federation of the Blind is alive in Tampa.
> 
> The second part of the day was held at our monthly stomping ground at
> Beef O Brady’s. Here we passed out literature about the NFB to several
> individuals. The chapter will receive 10% off the total of each bill
> between 4 PM and 11 PM. Also, Beef O Brady’s generously donated gift
> cards for us to raffle off during the event.
> 
> Overall, both events were highly successful. The chapter was able to
> educate the student volunteers, as well as the community. Below is a
> link from the Tampa Bay Times where several chapter members were
> interviewed.
> 
> http://www.placead.tampabay.com/news/publicsafety/national-federation-of-the-blind-members-teach-driver-awareness-on/2249939
> 
> Best,
> -- 
> Miranda B. Kilby
> President
> Tampa Bay Chapter
> Vice President
> Florida Association of Blind Students
> Board member NFBFL
> Ph: (352)942-0417
> 
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