Hey all!<div><br></div><div>Thank you Miranda for putting this together. I will definitely be sharing our flyer far and wide with my Providers and the places I frequent the most as well as give regular business to. Including but not limited to TGH, CVS, Catalyst Physical Therapy, Evara Health, White Crane Acupuncture and Hands for Healing with Needles of Light. I also plan to bring to the multiple Publix and Starbucks/coffee shops I frequent, as well as the gym and yoga studio, groomer, hairdresser, nail salon and church community just to name a few. How many places can you think of to spread the word? I bet it\u2019s quite a few! </div><div><br></div><div>As a reminder we have not been successful in securing a Publix date to presell tickets. If you can please brainstorm and/or ask your local store if they have any availability it would be greatly appreciated. We have always done well at Publix not only from a financial perspective but also on a community outreach level. </div><div><br></div><div>If a tax exemption form and/or letter is needed to secure a spot or for donations, please reach out to me at 813-493-7691. </div><div><br></div><div>The Manager at Beef O\u2019 Brady\u2019s gave us the approval for a Pianist to perform during breakfast so we will keep you posted once we\u2019re able to officially book the musician. He also gave us the OK for a QR code to be advertised around the restaurant, to showcase our \u201cPremium Special Edition Football Basket\u201d of which we plan to \u201ckick off\u201d at the pancake breakfast. Anyone willing to help with this initiative please reach out. The sooner the better. </div><div><br></div><div>As a reminder please let me know if there is a specific station and/or role you would prefer on the day of the Pancake Breakfast Extravaganza. I will be putting together a list to make sure we have all job roles covered and would like to place individuals where they feel most comfortable. We will need the following: Front door greeters/ticket takers, raffle station/basket including information givers and ticket takers, servers (to take tickets/orders) and food runners (to bring food from the kitchen to the guests).</div><div><br></div><div>In years past we have had a self serve coffee/ juice station with sighted supporters as attendants. We have also had designated sighted bartenders working the mimosa station. All positions are available so the sooner you let me know what role you would like, the better chance you have of getting the role you want! There will an only be a certain amount of individuals needed for each spot so please let me know ASAP by responding to me personally via email at <a href="mailto:nfbf.tampa@gmail.com" target="_blank">nfbf.tampa@gmail.com</a>. Please reply with your 1st, 2nd and 3rd choice and I will fill positions based on first come first serve basis.</div><div><br></div><div>Please plan to arrive no later than 7:15-7:30am as we will need all hands on deck to be set up and ready for our guests at 8am. Please be sure to wear sensible shoes (i.e. non slip) as this is crucial for safety in the restaurant atmosphere. <br></div><div><br></div><div>Thank you for your continued help and support. We are stronger together! Let\u2019s make this the best Pancake Breakfast yet. </div><div><br></div><div>Best,</div><div>Christine </div><div><br>On Saturday, June 28, 2025, Miranda Kilby via NFBF-Tampa <<a href="mailto:nfbf-tampa@nfbnet.org" target="_blank">nfbf-tampa@nfbnet.org</a>> wrote:<br><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex"><div dir="auto"><div>Greetings all,</div><div>With only 21 days until our fabulous pancake event, it is time to market and spread the information wide and far. I have created a Facebook event that is public for and all to see, and it can be shared within your Facebook as well. In addition, I will be sending the flyer to the below organizations And individuals. If you have a place that you have or can sent please reply to all, so we stay connected. Thank you.</div><div><div dir="ltr"><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)"><br></span></div><div dir="ltr"><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)">--the list</span></div><div dir="ltr"><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)">Raquel Pancho, ADA coordinators city of Tampa.</span></div><div dir="ltr"><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)">Downtown lions.</span></div><div dir="ltr">Tampa Lighthouse</div><div dir="ltr"><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)">Bay News n</span></div><div dir="ltr"><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)"><br></span></div><div dir="ltr"><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)">The more contact I come across, I will add to this list. Please help me, remember, we\u2019re stronger together, when we work together!ineMiranda b. Kilby</span></div><div dir="ltr"><div><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)">Ph: <a dir="ltr" href="tel:(352)942-0417" target="_blank">(352)942-0417</a></span></div></div></div></div></blockquote></div>
<br><br>-- <br><div dir="ltr"><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><p style="margin:0px;font-stretch:normal;font-size:13px;line-height:normal;font-size-adjust:none"><font face="verdana, sans-serif">--</font></p></div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><font face="verdana, sans-serif">Christine Copley<br></font></div><div dir="ltr" style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><font face="verdana, sans-serif">President, Tampa Bay Chapter <br>National Federation of the Blind of Florida <br>Ph.: 813-493-7691<br>E-mail: <a href="mailto:nfbf.tampa@gmail.com" style="color:rgb(17,85,204)" target="_blank">nfbf.tampa@gmail.com</a></font></div><div dir="ltr" style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><br></div><div dir="ltr" style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><span style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;font-size:13px">\u201cDon\u2019t listen to negative influences. Believe in yourself, and show others what you can do. Only \u201cyou\u201d can find your potential.\u201d Marla Runyan</span><br></div><div dir="ltr" style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><font face="verdana, sans-serif"><br>The National Federation of the Blind is a community of members and friends who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation\u2019s blind. Everyday we work together to help blind people live the lives they want. </font></div></div><br>