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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#467886" vlink="#96607D" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'>\U0001f4e2</span>Announcement: <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'>\U0001f389</span> We are excited to invite you to the "Birthday Blessings" Fundraiser, brought to you by the We Kare Committee. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>This unique fundraising event 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. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'>\U0001f4c6</span> Event Details:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Title: Birthday Blessings Fundraiser <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>How It Works: <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>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 $6 donation. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Purpose: <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>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. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Date and Time:*Monday, February 9, 2026 -Friday May 15, 2026<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'>\U0001f496</span> **Donation Options:** <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>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. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>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. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Mail your donation to: Federation Center of the Blind 119 S. Kilbourne Rd. Columbia, SC 29205 <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'>\U0001f91d</span> Contact Us: <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>For any inquiries or assistance, feel free to reach out to co-chairs: <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Melinda Jones 864 978 3230 <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Tronda Anderson803 269 4934 . <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Together, we can create a brighter future for all. Thank you for your generosity and support! <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>