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<p><span style="font-size:14pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Dear Friend,</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">As we close the year, I hope you will take a few minutes to reflect upon our success together by watching our <a href="https://u32452178.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=mTCu8dGvOkl-2BXqaCK8sZ2XZsIV-2FIHwCJ1wu82RzQMT8t64jmb9bmcUogA-2Bzxye9vDvqqhvn1JvU-2FzHVAoj5YqR7zTDvay53JFAzN91rZ3kU-3DqzdE_-2BNZsK3gLd7yaP8f8wgapqMt2W19BlVJbFLUw0UNPxHJ67ExuU9OuVV7F2BzQkp4K37Lewrp2l2dSLh-2BBBgnWeW8nT1NClc5YiIYoGD7ezPZGusJ-2BUhtJpHhIA3Cbwf1hqiZI5mJD5IUwGLEPwCLpoF0pvc96DFsSY5W3knCh-2BYsfw0YYOoPRx4f1AaOhJGH1favL9fq5SvFj-2BVBcQ1jxKg-3D-3D" rel='nofollow'>latest thank you video</a>. With the support of people like you, the National Federation of the Blind continues to serve as the most authentic voice in blindness related matters, to expand our movement, and to share the gifts of confidence, independence, and a positive philosophy of blindness. </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Despite the many challenges in our world, the work that we do with our partners and supporters gives me renewed hope that we can make anything possible. As we think about the next chapter in 2024, I would encourage us to focus on the positive energy that flows from our core values: believe in blind people, lead courageously, champion collective action, foster inclusion, and dream big.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">If you would like to increase your impact, you can help our movement with an <a href="https://u32452178.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=mTCu8dGvOkl-2BXqaCK8sZ2XZsIV-2FIHwCJ1wu82RzQMT8t64jmb9bmcUogA-2Bzxye9vElGtLhq9O2ZTN9bOLbSgTak7h-2B6o35JrZX90sZ6po6I-3DWAIJ_-2BNZsK3gLd7yaP8f8wgapqMt2W19BlVJbFLUw0UNPxHJ67ExuU9OuVV7F2BzQkp4KQrAs2o15xJ-2BoGk3hwgJ4WG0DEx3JBoxVtDnDjmPReNOH2Erlq5gGoGO1gX7OIsaqmOF8yma1r7K6QSu4jAa-2FPlC-2FESWF2epT9aJLrJaxbFIaI1FvABOOLNfru8iwJGMtr3kE5PuMqn9ltsekm4JY8A-3D-3D" rel='nofollow'>end-of-year gift</a>, set up a <a href="https://u32452178.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=mTCu8dGvOkl-2BXqaCK8sZ2XZsIV-2FIHwCJ1wu82RzQMT8t64jmb9bmcUogA-2Bzxye9vRGhTOtYW2tCBuK-2BPb4u2sUm-2BidMrZWnog6KGTCaNI1Y-3D4RxF_-2BNZsK3gLd7yaP8f8wgapqMt2W19BlVJbFLUw0UNPxHJ67ExuU9OuVV7F2BzQkp4KW6JTc43-2B-2FgC7rhJIMC8bZm5wJFZ7JEnO8FOLXMOtcLiTp11HZE4TdfQ-2FStjIgOzCy71SnPM5wTpqy2BZjOUH2UVchfCz2bJdjGeeQ9VQNRaPguZwvTSI-2BxdS5g6pXPa2zO8XrGpvxZvTJRomQmnx1Q-3D-3D" rel='nofollow'>recurring monthly gift</a>, or learn about <a href="https://u32452178.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=mTCu8dGvOkl-2BXqaCK8sZ2XZsIV-2FIHwCJ1wu82RzQMT8t64jmb9bmcUogA-2Bzxye9v6dHhsgWWjUUAKjxP1GkJ-2B-2FAnVXxm6UJBQwVYl5nN7Ys-3DxONh_-2BNZsK3gLd7yaP8f8wgapqMt2W19BlVJbFLUw0UNPxHJ67ExuU9OuVV7F2BzQkp4KwbwTHuCFH1LFKATxQMF35JurVBT9tk3mQx0v2i3JTbT6Sn-2BrzU4YQU-2FokFfJ9N76qjgc43VDwFphfIXePvK4bmsHHF9UujDLn-2FwzGxZre8Flgnv1rD5U9YXV2K7AgwwgSTDWV-2Bgk3B88wN2KGjar1g-3D-3D" rel='nofollow'>more ways to give</a>. </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">From both the Riccobono and the Federation family to yours, I want to wish you the happiest of holidays, a fantastic new year, and urge that we continue to build a future full of opportunities. Thank you for all that you do.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Sincerely,</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><em>Mark A. Riccobono</em>, President<br />
National Federation of the Blind </span></span></p>
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