[NFBP-Jigsaw] Walk, Run or Volunteer for the NFB | Federation Focus

Tue Jul 21 16:49:11 UTC 2026

Hey there PA Federation Family and Friends,

My voice gave out before I could talk about State Convention. Please 
register for the State Convention. More importantly, the sponsor page is 
up at https://www.nfbofpa.org/sponsor/. Please share the link with 
friends, family, businesses you frequent, and anyone who offers you help 
while you are out and about, but didn't ask for it.

This week on Federation Focus [1], I'm sharing two important meetings 
and several ways to support and strengthen the National Federation of 
the Blind. The Seniors Group meets Wednesday, July 22, at 7:30 PM, 
followed by the 2026 State Convention Planning Meeting on Thursday, July 
23, at 7:00 PM.

I also have details about the Keystone Chapter's Philly Fun Walk on 
August 8, when we'll travel from the Penn Museum to Cira Green, climb 12 
flights of stairs--or take the elevator--and complete a lap around the 
park high above the Schuylkill River. You'll also learn how chapters and 
divisions can join the Coast to Coast Movement Challenge and how runners 
and volunteers can participate in Philadelphia Marathon Weekend in 
November.

Watch for meeting Zoom links, One Tap Mobile links, email contacts, 
donation information, and additional fundraising opportunities below.

Scroll down for all the links!

Meetings

Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at 7:30 PM
Seniors Group
https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/99546476505?pwd=cWU1bUpySFArLy84cmlZVHdXNEN5UT09 
[2]
One tap mobile
+13126266799,,99546476505#
Questions? Email seniors at nfbofpa.org

Thursday, July 23, 2026, at 7:00 PM
State Convention Planning Meeting
https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/93740003678?pwd=VlJIYm5MNWJHdXdHSTNtOGlnL0xKdz09 
[3]
One tap mobile
+16468769923,,93740003678#
Questions? Email vp1 at nfbofpa.org

Fundraisers

Coast-to-Coast Movement Challenge

Join the 2026 Coast-to-Coast Movement Challenge--a nationwide effort for 
NFB chapters and affiliates to raise awareness, deepen connections, and 
generate support for our mission. Learn more at https://nfb.org/movers 
[4].

Support the Keystone Chapter's Philly Fun Walk on August 8, 2026, from 
the Penn Museum to Cira Green--then up 12 flights of stairs for a lap 12 
stories above the Schuylkill River. Donate at 
https://nfb.org/contribute/c2c/ [5] and enter "NFB of PA Keystone 
Chapter" in the notes field. If you can, please join the chapter 
immediately following their August meeting for the walk!

Philadelphia Marathon

For the first time, the NFB is a Silver charity partner of the 
Philadelphia Marathon, with marathon, half-marathon, and 8K races. Join 
Team NFB Dreamers and run in support of the NFB. To get involved, 
contact Rachel Held at rheld at nfb.org  or 410-659-9314, ext. 2423.

Dancing in the Dark to be Dancing in the Light

The Greater Lehigh Valley Chapter is holding its annual event at the 
Northampton Country Club in Easton on October 10, 2026. Contact Jemmie 
Jones at pidgeon1212 at gmail.com for more information.

Greater Philadelphia Chapter Cabaret Fundraiser

Join the Greater Philadelphia Chapter for a night of music, fun, and 
community at our Cabaret Fundraiser on Friday, October 30, from 7:00 to 
11:00 PM at 800 W. Olney Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19120. Tickets are $40, 
and this 21-and-over event is BYOB. No coolers or ice, please, but a 
setup with an ice bucket and cups will be available for purchase. Enjoy 
raffles, door prizes, limited food, and the option to bring your own 
food. Tickets are available only through Greater Philadelphia Chapter 
members, so connect with a member today to reserve your spot.

2026 NFB of PA State Convention Registration is Open

Register now for our annual State Convention in Hershey from November 5 
- 8. Register at https://www.nfbofpa.org/register [6].  Learn more about 
it at https://www.nfbofpa.org/state-convention [7].

State Convention Hotel Room Block

Secure your stay for the National Federation of the Blind of 
Pennsylvania State Convention at the Hershey Lodge! Guest rooms are 
available from November 4-9, 2026, at a special rate of $149 per night 
(plus taxes and fees). To book online, please copy and paste 
https://book.rguest.com/wbe/group/1294/Hersheylodge/auth [8] into your 
browser; enter Group ID: 10524996 and Passcode: NFBLODGE26 (both are 
case-sensitive). If you prefer to speak with a representative, call 
855-729-3108 between 8 AM and 8 PM and mention the National Federation 
of the Blind room block. Since this is a new booking system, ensure you 
search for your specific dates to see accurate availability.

White Canes Connect

In this episode of White Canes Connect, David Goldstein welcomes Rich 
Crawford for a wide-ranging conversation about blindness, independence, 
work, leadership, and the power of high expectations.

Rich became legally blind at age 10 due to retinitis pigmentosa. Rather 
than lowering expectations, his parents encouraged him to try things, 
work hard, and figure out alternative ways to get the job done. That 
mindset carried him from public school to college, from community action 
work to a 41-year career in financial services.

Listen on your favorite podcast player or at:

Apple Podcasts

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/it-takes-foresight-not-eyesight-rich-crawfords-story/id1592248709?i=1000771650731

Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/episode/30WPeckItdQahRYBymXl7F

YouTube
https://youtu.be/TvfVzLKp5Ak?si=mQ3dbk1bAOEFl4yb

Website
https://www.whitecanesconnect.com/154/

White Canes Connect is on Two Best Visually Impaired Podcast Lists

FeedSpot: https://podcast.feedspot.com/visually_impaired_podcasts/.

Million Podcasts: 
https://www.millionpodcasts.com/visually-impaired-podcasts/?utm_source=smtp&utm_medium=F1_email&utm_content=template_b 
[9]

NFB-NEWSLINE(R)

Learn more about NFB-NEWSLINE(R) at https://nfbofpa.org/nfb-newsline 
[10]. Want to subscribe? Call (866)504-7300.

Braille Monitor

The Braille Monitor is the NFB's flagship publication. Learn more about 
it at https://nfb.org/resources/publications-and-media/braille-monitor 
[11].

Independence Market Online

The Independence Market is available online! Explore their product 
offerings and make a purchase at https://catalog.nfb.org/ [12].

Have a great week ahead!

Regards,

David

-- 
David B. Goldstein
david at iCantCU.com
   (610) 715-5020 mobile
www.iCantCU.com [13]
iCantCU Podcast
Apple Podcasts [14] | Spotify [15] | Watch on YouTube [16]
Support The Podcast When You Shop
Amazon [17]
Connect with me:
Twitter [18] | Instagram [19] | LinkedIn [20] | Facebook [21]
My Other Show: White Canes Connect
Apple Podcasts [22] | Spotify [23] | YouTube [24]

Links:
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[1] https://youtu.be/74Af0X-NT7U
[2] 
https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/99546476505?pwd=cWU1bUpySFArLy84cmlZVHdXNEN5UT09
[3] 
https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/93740003678?pwd=VlJIYm5MNWJHdXdHSTNtOGlnL0xKdz09
[4] https://nfb.org/movers
[5] https://nfb.org/contribute/c2c/
[6] https://www.nfbofpa.org/register
[7] https://www.nfbofpa.org/state-convention
[8] https://book.rguest.com/wbe/group/1294/Hersheylodge/auth
[9] 
https://www.millionpodcasts.com/visually-impaired-podcasts/?utm_source=smtp&utm_medium=F1_email&utm_content=template_b
[10] https://nfbofpa.org/nfb-newsline
[11] https://nfb.org/resources/publications-and-media/braille-monitor
[12] https://catalog.nfb.org/
[13] http://www.iCantCU.com
[14] https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/icantcu-podcast/id1445801370
[15] https://open.spotify.com/show/3nck2D5HgD9ckSaUQaWwW2
[16] https://www.youtube.com/@icantcu/
[17] https://www.icantcu.com/amazon
[18] https://twitter.com/davidbenj
[19] https://www.instagram.com/davidbenj/
[20] https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidbenj
[21] https://www.facebook.com/davidbenj
[22] 
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/white-canes-connect/id1592248709
[23] https://open.spotify.com/show/1YDQSJqpoteGb1UMPwRSuI
[24] https://www.youtube.com/@pablindpodcast
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