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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Hi Co-Chairs of the We Care Committee and others on the Committee! <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>This is a wonderful idea for a fund raiser! <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Steve Cook<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The NFB of SC now has our own podcast and we hope you will take a listen! Using your favorite podcast platform, search for “National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina” and enjoy! If you have any suggestions for our podcast, please send them to Steve Cook at <a href="mailto:cookcafe@sc.rr.com"><span style='color:#0563C1'>cookcafe@sc.rr.com</span></a>. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> NFBofSC <nfbofsc-bounces@nfbnet.org> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Melinda Jones via NFBofSC<br><b>Sent:</b> Friday, September 1, 2023 6:10 AM<br><b>To:</b> nfbofsc@nfbnet.org<br><b>Cc:</b> Melinda Jones <melindajones0571@gmail.com><br><b>Subject:</b> [NFBofSC] <span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'>📢</span> **Announcement: Join Us for the "Birthday Blessings" Fundraiser!**<o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'>📢</span> **Announcement: Join Us for the "Birthday Blessings" Fundraiser!**<br><br>Hosted by the We Kare Committee<br><br><span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'>🎉</span> We are excited to invite you to the "Birthday Blessings" Fundraiser, brought to you by the We Kare Committee. This unique fundraising event, starting on September 1 and ending on December 1, combines generosity and creativity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of visually impaired and blind individuals, not only within the National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina but also reaching far beyond our community.<br><br><span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'>📆</span> **Event Details:**<br>- **Title:** Birthday Blessings Fundraiser<br>- **How It Works:** Count the letters in your birth month and multiply by two to determine your donation amount. For instance, if you were born in May, that's three letters multiplied by two, resulting in a six-dollar donation.<br>- **Purpose:** Our primary goal is to extend a helping hand to those in need within our community. Through this fundraiser, we aim to continue our mission of supporting and empowering visually impaired individuals.<br>- **Our Vision:** We aspire to educate and raise awareness about the diverse talents and capabilities of our community, ensuring that the world recognizes the depth and richness within us.<br>- **<br><br><span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'>💖</span> **Donation Options:**<br>Option 1: Visit the National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina's website at <a href="http://nfbofsc.org">nfbofsc.org</a> and click "Donate." Please make sure to include "We Kare Fundraiser" in the memo line.<br><br>Option 2: To contribute via check or money order, make it payable to "National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina" and write "We Kare Fundraiser" in the memo line. Mail your donation to:<br>Federation Center of the Blind<br>119 S. Kilbourne Rd.<br>Columbia, SC 29205<br><br><span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'>🎁</span> **Donation Matching:**<br>Additionally, we are pleased to introduce a donation matching opportunity for individuals, chapters, affiliates, organizations and businesses. If you or your company are interested in enhancing our fundraiser by matching the donations received, please contact us for further details.<br><br><span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'>🤝</span> **Contact Us:**<br>For any inquiries or assistance, feel free to reach out to co-chairs, Melinda Jones and Pathronda Anderson. We are here to guide you and address any questions you may have.<br><br>Join us in making a difference by supporting visually impaired and blind individuals on their journey to empowerment and independence. Together, we can create a brighter future for all. Thank you for your generosity and support!<br><br><br><br>Sincerely,<br>The We Kare Committee <o:p></o:p></p></div></div></body></html>