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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Cleveland Members,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I am contacting you to inquire who will be walking in the event on Saturday. If you are walking, please email me.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>This event is a worthy cause and will be used as a community event for our Chapter.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I can register you or send your name to Renee:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Here are the details.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p>We're so excited for the 15th Annual Cleveland VisionWalk on Saturday and can't wait to see you there! If you haven't registered yet, it's not too late to join us - just click here to register. Below you will find some important walk day information. <o:p></o:p></p><p>Location, Directions & Parking <br>VisionWalk is at the Cleveland Metroparks Edgewater Park Upper Edgewater Area (West Entrance to park) sometimes referred to as West Edgewater. We are NOT near the beach. Click here for directions. When you arrive, you'll see our blue and white balloons and tents (you can't miss it!). There is plenty of free parking available and multiple parking lots along Upper Edgewater Drive/Cliff Drive.<o:p></o:p></p><p>What to Bring <br>Please bring any donations you have collected and turn them in at the registration tent. Bring some cash if you would like to win a signed Cleveland Cavaliers jersey in our sweepstakes! All dogs are welcome to join us, just be sure to keep them on a leash and clean up after them.<o:p></o:p></p><p>Registration Procedures <br>Register for the walk online in advance, then stop by the registration tent on Walk Day and check-in. VisionWalk is a completely FREE event! We do not require an entrance fee but if you'd like to be part of the cure, you can make a donation by cash, credit card, or checks made payable to "Foundation Fighting Blindness".<o:p></o:p></p><p>Walk Day Schedule <br>9:00am: Registration opens: Check-in and turn in any donations you have collected. If you raised $100 or more you get a FREE VISIONWALK T-SHIRT! You'll receive a ticket to present at the t-shirt tent to pick it up. <br>9:00am-10:15am: Have breakfast, enjoy music & kids activities, gather your team for a photo, visit our resource area, and socialize with other VisionWalk participants. <br>10:15am: Opening ceremonies begin. <br>10:30am: Walk begins. <br>11:15am: Return from the walk and enjoy a snack.<o:p></o:p></p><p>Inclement Weather Policy <br>VisionWalk will take place RAIN or SHINE and will not be cancelled if it's raining. But if the weather produces dangerous conditions (lightning, storms, etc.) we will cancel it and announce it on our website here. Your safety is our top priority. <o:p></o:p></p><p>Walk Route <br>Our walk route will take us down the hill to the beach area and is about 1.75 miles long. The route is well-marked with directional arrows. We also have a shortened walk route available that does not go down the hill and is less than a mile long.<o:p></o:p></p><p>Although we would love to have you walk with us, it's completely optional. You are more than welcome to stay at the walk-site and we will see you when we return!<o:p></o:p></p><p>Team Spirit <br>Many teams like to create Team T-shirts to easily find each other at our walk-site. We will have a team t-shirt contest, so get creative! You can also have a big team banner decorated with your team's name on it so you can walk loud and proud letting everyone know who you are!<o:p></o:p></p><p>Questions? <br>Feel free to reach out if you have any questions. Thank you for all you do to advance our mission! See you Saturday at the 15th Annual Cleveland VisionWalk!<o:p></o:p></p><p>Lynda Shellist<o:p></o:p></p><p>Director, Events<o:p></o:p></p><p><a href="mailto:LShellist@FightingBlindness.org">LShellist@FightingBlindness.org</a><o:p></o:p></p><p>(847) 826-3085<o:p></o:p></p><p> <o:p></o:p></p><p>Erika Rossow<o:p></o:p></p><p>Events Assistant<o:p></o:p></p><p><a href="mailto:ERossow@FightingBlindness.org">ERossow@FightingBlindness.org</a><o:p></o:p></p><p>(515) 975-5787<o:p></o:p></p><p> <o:p></o:p></p><p>Follow and like us on social media:<o:p></o:p></p><p>Facebook @ClevelandVisionWalk and Instagram @fightblindness_cleveland<o:p></o:p></p><p> <o:p></o:p></p><p> <o:p></o:p></p><p>© 2023 Foundation Fighting Blindness, All Rights Reserved. <o:p></o:p></p><p>6925 Oakland Mills Rd, #701, Columbia, MD 21045 | (800) 683-5555<o:p></o:p></p><p>To unsubscribe or manage the communications you receive from us, click here. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>National Federation of the Blind (NFB)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Suzanne M. Turner, Ohio Executive Board Member<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Ohio Membership Coordinator<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Ohio Senior Division President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Cleveland Chapter, President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> (216) 990-6199<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Please click on the links below to learn more about the organization<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span 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