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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-size:11.0pt'>National Federation of the Blind of Cleveland<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Coast-To-Coast Challenge<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>“Moving In Motion”<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>We warmly invite you to join the Cleveland Chapter for a nature hike on Saturday, October 3, 2026.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>### Event Overview<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>- Date: October 3, 2026<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>- Time: 12:00 noon – 3:00 PM<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>- Activity: West River Nature Guided Tour<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>- Meeting Location: Panera Bread<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>7337 Broadview Road<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Seven Hills, OH 44131<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>- We will gather at Panera Bread before beginning the hike.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>- Cleveland members will be identified by wearing their Cleveland gear and white canes.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>### Purpose of the Event<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>We invite you to come as you are—bring your spirit of independence as we walk together in unity and strength. This is a welcoming, family-friendly event where everyone is encouraged to participate, including blind individuals, people with low vision, and their loved ones and more. Thus, you may see participants such as a blind person confidently navigating with a white cane, a sibling wearing sunglasses walking alongside their family member, and many others coming together in support, friendship, and community. This is what inclusion looks like—people of all backgrounds moving forward together.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>This hike is more than a recreational outing. It is a public celebration of our mission and commitment to equality, opportunity, and full participation as members of the National Federation of the Blind.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>This event supports our “Moving in Motion” Coast To Coast Challenge, promoting awareness, inclusion, and active engagement while reinforcing that blindness is a natural part of the human experience and that independence and success are possible at every stage of life.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>### Fundraising & Support<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>We are also raising financial support for the National Office of the National Federation of the Blind. Your participation and outreach help strengthen our programs and advocacy efforts, and we would be greatly appreciative for $25 or any donation amount.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>To sponsor a member, please indicate the donation is contributing to the “Cleveland Chapter”.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Donation Link: nfb.org/contribute/c2c<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>You may also reach out directly to Chacity Gilliam, Vice President for more information at 216-644-4374 or chacitygilliam04@gmail.com.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>### After the Hike<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Following the hike, we will return to Panera Bread for food, fellowship, and meaningful conversation as we continue building community and connection.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>We look forward to walking together in strength, unity, and purpose on October 3. This will be a joyful, inclusive, and empowering experience for all.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></body></html>