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--></style></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><a name="_Hlk211090709">Good afternoon, everyone, <o:p></o:p></a></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk211090709'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk211090709'>Each year on <b>October 15</b>, the <b>National Federation of the Blind</b> proudly celebrates <b>White Cane Awareness Day. </b>This day is dedicated to recognizing the importance of the white cane in the lives of blind individuals. More than just a mobility tool, the white cane represents <b>independence, freedom, and equal access</b> to the world around us.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk211090709'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk211090709'>To honor this meaningful day, the NFB of Alaska is excited to invite you to our White Cane Walk. come celebrate with us Saturday October 18th at 12:30pm as we gather together at the transit center downtown at 618 H Street and begin an empowered walk to the fifth Avenue mall. There we will continue our inclusive and meaningful stride as we bring awareness to our community. After we loop around the mall, a couple of times feel free to join us in having lunch at Alaskan Burger and Brew just a few minutes from the mall. Please note that you will pay for your individual meal. Remember to dress appropriately for our four-block walk in mid-October. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk211090709'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk211090709'>If you have any questions please contact <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk211090709'>Kelsy Tallant, at 907 342 7139 <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk211090709'>We look forward to connecting with you at this upcoming event.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk211090709'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk211090709'>Thank you,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk211090709'>Kelsy Tallant, Vice President <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk211090709'>National Federation of the Blind of Alaska<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk211090709'></span><a href="mailto:kelsy.tallant@gmail.com"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk211090709'>kelsy.tallant@gmail.com</span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk211090709'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk211090709'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk211090709'>(907) 342-7139<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk211090709'></span><a href="http://www.alaskanfb.org/" target="_blank"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk211090709'>alaskanfb.org</span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk211090709'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk211090709'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk211090709'>Live the life you want.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk211090709'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk211090709'></span><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>