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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE</span></b><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoTitleCxSpFirst align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>NFB of Kentucky Greater Louisville Chapter <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoTitleCxSpLast align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>ANNUAL CHILI SUPPER AND AUCTION<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify'><b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>When: Saturday, March 1, 2025 <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify'><b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Time: 4:00 PM to 7:30 PM<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify'><b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Where: </span></b><b><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>American Legion, 4610 Shelbyville Rd, Louisville, KY</span></b><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify'><b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify'><b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>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 </span></b><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>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.</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><b><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>The National Federation of the Blind of Greater Louisville </span></b><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>is thrilled to announce our annual <b>Chili Supper and Auction. </b>Each year, we are pleased to host this event to help fund the programs and services for the blind of our community.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><b><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>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 <b>Mittie Lake Memorial Scholarship for blind college students</b> and the <b>Braille Enrichment for Literacy and Learning (NFB BELL®) Academy</b>, as well as advocacy efforts promoting accessibility and inclusion.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><b><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>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.”<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>About the National Federation of the Blind <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>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.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>CONTACT:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Ashley M. Swafford, President<br>National Federation of the Blind of Greater Louisville<br>ashley.swafford@nfbky.org<br>(502) 550-8208<br>www.nfbgl.org</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>