[Nfbn-announce] National Federation of the Blind Launches Bid for Excellence

[Amy Buresh]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

CONTACT:

Chris Danielsen 

Director of Public Relations

National Federation of the Blind

(410) 659-9314

(410) 262-1281 (Cell)

 <mailto:cdanielsen at nfb.org> cdanielsen at nfb.org

 

 

National Federation of the Blind Launches
Bid for Excellence
 

Online eBay Auction to Raise Funds for the Critical Programs of the NFB

 

Baltimore, Maryland (November 1, 2011): The National Federation of the Blind
(NFB), the oldest and largest organization of blind people in the United
States, today launched its first national online auction, the Bid for
Excellence. <http://www.nfb.org/bid>   The Bid for Excellence is not only a
chance to bid on fabulous items but also an exciting opportunity to raise
funds to support the work of the NFB.  The NFB provides programs, support,
and mentoring relationships that help blind people all over the nation
achieve excellence in their education, employment, and all aspects of their
lives.

 

Dr. Marc Maurer, President of the National Federation of the Blind, said:
"We are pleased to commence the first-ever Bid for Excellence online auction
today.  As you bid on the diverse and exciting items available, you will not
only be making a bid for a luxury trip to an exotic location or a valuable
gift for a loved one, but making a bid for excellence, a bid for a bright
future for blind Americans.  Funds raised will support our efforts to
increase the number of blind children reading Braille; to raise awareness
about the true capabilities of blind people; and to make the Internet
accessible to all.  Please join us in our bid for excellence for blind
Americans."

 

Items available in the Bid for Excellence, hosted on
<http://members.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewUserPage&userid=nationalfedera
tionoftheblind> eBay, include luxury accommodations in exotic locales, a
behind-the-scenes tour of a popular TV show, and plenty of gift items just
in time for the holidays.  Begin your bidding now at
<http://www.nfb.org/bid> www.nfb.org/bid. 



 

For more information about the Bid for Excellence, contact Ann-Marie Laney
at (410) 659-9314, extension 2371, or  <mailto:alaney at nfb.org>
alaney at nfb.org.

 

 

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About the National Federation of the Blind

With more than 50,000 members, the National Federation of the Blind is the
largest and most influential membership organization of blind people in the
United States.  The NFB improves blind people's lives through advocacy,
education, research, technology, and programs encouraging independence and
self-confidence.  It is the leading force in the blindness field today and
the voice of the nation's blind.  In January 2004 the NFB opened the
National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute, the first research and
training center in the United States for the blind led by the blind. 

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