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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Hello,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The National Federation of the Blind of Maryland needs your help. Every year we put on one of our biggest fundraisers in old Ellicott city. We partner with the Ellicott City Partnership to transform Main St into a world of Harry Potter inspired mischief & magical treats all weekend. Magic will be coming to Ellicott City this year on both October 5<sup>th</sup> and 6<sup>th</sup>.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>This event is only successful if we have enough volunteers to run the various activities throughout the weekend. Yes, the weekend is long but all proceeds go to college scholarships, our BELL academy, advocating for our legislation in Annapolis, creating activities for both parents and children, helping blind people attend NFB training centers, and so much more. Volunteers are needed for the following:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> • Assisting with event setup and decorations<br> • Guiding visitors and providing information<br> • Organizing magical activities and games<br> • Ensuring the safety and enjoyment of all attendees<br> • And much more! <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:none'>October is Blindness Equality Achievement monthwhich is a time to remember history, advance equality, and Celebrate accomplishments of the blind. This is a great opportunity for families to volunteer, especially for our blind children. We always find ways to have our blind children volunteer so they can show case the capabilities of the blind and help the public disspell any misconceptions of blindness. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:none'> If you want to volunteer please sign up by visiting the below link:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:none'><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeS8IfyKbHpdQvMH9WCkLZcuHK6T-R9NH2tcGNDuIDASVYnuQ/viewform">https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeS8IfyKbHpdQvMH9WCkLZcuHK6T-R9NH2tcGNDuIDASVYnuQ/viewform</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:none'>To learn more about Wizarding Weekend, please visit the below link:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:none'>https://visitoldellicottcity.com/events/wizarding/<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:none'>Garret <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:none'>James G. Mooney, Esq<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:none'>President, Maryland Organization of Parents of Blind Children <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:none'>(480) 433-8003 <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:none'>james.garret.mooney@gmail.com<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>