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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><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> NFBP-Talk <nfbp-talk-bounces@nfbnet.org> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Emily Gindlesperger via NFBP-Talk<br><b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, November 28, 2023 12:36 PM<br><b>To:</b> Nfbp-talk <Nfbp-talk@nfbnet.org><br><b>Cc:</b> Emily Gindlesperger <skewbdobdo@verizon.net><br><b>Subject:</b> [NFBP-Talk] #GivingTuesday<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=apple-tab-span> </span><o:p></o:p></p><div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Atkinson Hyperlegible",serif;color:black'>Dear Friends of the Federation,<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Atkinson Hyperlegible",serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Atkinson Hyperlegible",serif;color:black'>As the leaves turn golden and the season of giving embraces us, we reach out to you on a day that rekindles the spirit of community and generosity - #GivingTuesday. This year, we invite you to participate in a movement that lights up lives: supporting the National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Atkinson Hyperlegible",serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Atkinson Hyperlegible",serif;color:black'>Since our inception in 1940, the National Federation of the Blind has been a beacon of hope and empowerment for those who are blind or visually impaired. Our mission is to support and revolutionize how blindness is perceived and experienced, especially here in Pennsylvania.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Atkinson Hyperlegible",serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Atkinson Hyperlegible",serif;color:black'>Why Your Support Matters?<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Atkinson Hyperlegible",serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><ul style='margin-top:0in;-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0)' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;font-stretch: normal'><span style='font-family:"Atkinson Hyperlegible",serif'>Diverse Community Involvement: Our monthly meetings are a testament to our inclusive approach, catering to blind seniors, students, parents of blind children, blind parents, guide dog users, and individuals who are deaf/blind, among others.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;font-stretch: normal'><span style='font-family:"Atkinson Hyperlegible",serif'>Innovative Programs: This year, at our state convention in Harrisburg, we held the Senior Possibilities Fair and introduced the Diabetes Action Network. These initiatives are changing lives by offering resources and support to those adjusting to vision loss and those losing sight due to diabetes.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;font-stretch: normal'><span style='font-family:"Atkinson Hyperlegible",serif'>Advocacy for Accessibility: Our recent advocacy in Washington, DC, has been pivotal in pushing for legislation that benefits the blind community in Pennsylvania. From accessible medical devices to user-friendly websites and mobile applications, we are at the forefront of creating a world that is more inclusive and accessible.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Atkinson Hyperlegible",serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Atkinson Hyperlegible",serif;color:black'>Your Contribution is a Ray of Hope<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Atkinson Hyperlegible",serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Atkinson Hyperlegible",serif;color:black'>Every donation, big or small, fuels our mission. It enables us to reach out to more individuals, letting them know they are not alone in their journey. With your support, we continue to shatter misconceptions about blindness and prove that with the right resources, every individual can lead a fulfilling and independent life.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Atkinson Hyperlegible",serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Atkinson Hyperlegible",serif;color:black'>How to Donate?<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Atkinson Hyperlegible",serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Atkinson Hyperlegible",serif;color:black'>Contributing is easy. Please visit <a href="http://www.nfbofpa.org/give"><span style='color:#FFCC13'>http://www.nfbofpa.org/give</span></a> to make your donation. Your generosity today can transform a life tomorrow.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Atkinson Hyperlegible",serif;color:black'>For more insights into our work and the lives we touch, we welcome you to visit our website: <a href="http://www.nfbofpa.org/"><span style='color:#FFCC13'>www.nfbofpa.org</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Atkinson Hyperlegible",serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Atkinson Hyperlegible",serif;color:black'>On behalf of the National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania, we thank you for considering this heartfelt request. Together, let's make #GivingTuesday a milestone for the blind and visually impaired community in Pennsylvania.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Atkinson Hyperlegible",serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Atkinson Hyperlegible",serif;color:black'>With gratitude,<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Atkinson Hyperlegible",serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Atkinson Hyperlegible",serif;color:black'>Lynn Heitz<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Atkinson Hyperlegible",serif;color:black'>President,<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Atkinson Hyperlegible",serif;color:black'>National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Atkinson Hyperlegible",serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Atkinson Hyperlegible",serif;color:black'>P.S. Remember, every act of giving has the power to inspire and uplift. Share your support on social media and encourage others to join this noble cause. #NFBofPA #GivingTuesday<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div></div></div></body></html>