[NFBK] Fwd: Press Release - Chili Supper and Auction

[Shreb]

Here is the press release.  

Thank you again, 😊💪
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> From: Lonnie Swafford via NFBK <nfbk at nfbnet.org>
> Date: February 24, 2025 at 8:36:19 AM EST
> To: nfbk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Lonnie Swafford <lonnie.t.swafford at gmail.com>
> Subject: [NFBK] Press Release - Chili Supper and Auction
> Reply-To: NFB of Kentucky Internet Mailing List <nfbk at nfbnet.org>
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> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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> NFB of Kentucky Greater Louisville Chapter
> ANNUAL CHILI SUPPER AND AUCTION
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> When: Saturday, March 1, 2025
> Time: 4:00 PM to 7:30 PM
> Where: American Legion, 4610 Shelbyville Rd, Louisville, KY
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> Doors open at 4:00 PM. The cost is $5 which includes chili and dessert. The event begins with a delicious dinner with a variety of homemade chilies to choose from. Following dinner There is A thrilling auction featuring incredible donated items to bid on including various themed baskets and lots of amazing gift cards. In addition, there are opportunities to connect with members of the blind community.
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> The National Federation of the Blind of Greater Louisville is thrilled to announce our annual Chili Supper and Auction. Each year, we are pleased to host this event to help fund the programs and services for the blind of our community.
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> As a local chapter of the National Federation of the Blind, we are dedicated to empowering blind individuals to achieve independence, pursue educational opportunities, and engage fully in their communities. Proceeds from this event will directly support programs such as the Mittie Lake Memorial Scholarship for blind college students and the Braille Enrichment for Literacy and Learning (NFB BELL®) Academy, as well as advocacy efforts promoting accessibility and inclusion.
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> Angela Henderson, President of the National Federation of the Blind of Kentucky, says, "Blindness is not the characteristic that defines who we are. Continued funding for our local chapter will ensure funding for programs that promote independence for the blind of Louisville, as well as to foster opportunities for blind individuals to thrive within the community. College students who are awarded scholarships may continue to learn and aspire to reach their goals and allow them to live the lives they want.”
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> About the National Federation of the Blind
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> We advance the lives of our members and all blind people in the United States. 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.
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> CONTACT:
> Ashley M. Swafford, President
> National Federation of the Blind of Greater Louisville
> ashley.swafford at nfbky.org
> (502) 550-8208
> www.nfbgl.org
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