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<h1><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">When You Give, We Create More Opportunities and Connections for Blind People</span></strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt">
</span><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Because We are Blind People</span><o:p></o:p></h1>
<p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Thank you very much for your support and everything you do for the National Federation of the Blind. Together we are sharing the gifts of confidence, literacy, education, and independence with
the next generation of blind people. </span><o:p></o:p></p>
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want who help the National Federation of the Blind achieve our mission. Let’s celebrate their stories and share their positive philosophy on blindness. Lizzy Muhammad-Park, winner of the 2021 Kenneth Jernigan Scholarship said:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p><i><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">The Federation's first investment in my future gave me the chance to "live the life I want" at home and abroad. Blind mentors provided leadership opportunities, taught me how
to advocate on Capitol Hill, and advised me on independent international travel. My Federation family is always there when I call: they are people who encourage me out of my comfort zone, advise me when I become confused, and support me in times of disappointment
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<p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Today is #GivingTuesday,
</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222;background:white">a worldwide day of giving,
</span><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">and we hope you will celebrate the achievements of blind Americans by
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<p class="MsoCaption">Figure 1: Group of blind student standing outside in the sun smiling. Thank you for making a difference.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">We could not do this critical work without our many generous supporters.</span></strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">
<strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=23739&qid=6468918">Please contribute online</a></span></strong>, email us at
<a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=23740&qid=6468918">outreach@nfb.org</a>, or call 410-659-9314, extension 2282 to learn about more ways you can further your impact. Thank you for your ongoing generosity.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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