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Passing on for those who might be interested in blind soccer
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From: Hedda McLendon <heddam@sea2026.org>
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To: Hedda McLendon <heddam@sea2026.org>
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Date: 04/19/2026 1:43 PM PDT
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Subject: Save the Date: Adaptive Sport Weekend in Seattle | May 21\u201324, 2026
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<p class="isSelectedEnd" style="direction: ltr; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; line-height: 1.2; text-transform: none; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in;"><span style="font-family: 'Aptos Light', Aptos, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;"><strong>Save the Date | May 21\u201324, 2026</strong><br><em>SeattleFWC26 Adaptive Sport Weekend</em></span></p>
<p style="text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none;"><span style="font-family: 'Aptos Light', Aptos, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;">Join us for a powerful, multi-day experience bringing together athletes, coaches, and leaders advancing the future of adaptive sport.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none;"><span style="font-family: 'Aptos Light', Aptos, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #0b63c0;"><strong>Redefining the Game: Blind & Deaf Soccer on the World Stage</strong></span><span style="font-family: 'Aptos Light', Aptos, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;"><br><strong>Thursday, May 21 | 7:00\u20139:00 PM</strong><br>Rough & Tumble</span></p>
<p style="text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none;"><span style="font-family: 'Aptos Light', Aptos, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;">An evening of conversation and connection featuring elite voices from across blind and deaf soccer. Through dynamic panels, we\u2019ll explore how communication, strategy, and innovation are redefining the game\u2014on and off the field.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="font-family: 'Aptos Light', Aptos, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #0b63c0;"><strong>Blind Soccer Training & Exhibition Weekend</strong></span><span style="font-family: 'Aptos Light', Aptos, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;"><br><strong>Saturday\u2013Sunday, May 23\u201324 <em>(times to be announced)</em></strong><br>Interbay Stadium </span></p>
<p style="text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none;"><span style="font-family: 'Aptos Light', Aptos, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;">In partnership with the U.S. Association of Blind Athletes and Ballard FC / Salmon Bay FC, this first-of-its-kind regional event will feature U.S. Men\u2019s National Blind Soccer Team athletes, with exhibition matches, training sessions, and community demonstrations.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none;"><span style="font-family: 'Aptos Light', Aptos, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;">Together, these events aim to elevate blind soccer, expand access across Washington State, and position the Pacific Northwest as a leading hub for adaptive sport.</span></p>
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Hedda
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<td style="text-align: left; text-transform: none; padding: 0in 5.4pt; vertical-align: top; width: 207.5pt; height: 67.8pt;"> <p style="text-align: left; text-transform: none; margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: #212121;"><strong>Hedda McLendon</strong></span><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: #212121;"><br></span><span style="font-size: 8pt; color: #827717;"><em>Senior Vice President, Legacy</em></span></p> <p style="text-align: left; text-transform: none; margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: #212121;"> </span></p> <p style="text-align: left; text-transform: none; margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-size: 8pt; color: #212121;"><strong>Phone </strong><a href="tel:(206)310-4212">(206)310-4212</a></span></p> <p style="text-align: left; text-transform: none; margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-size: 8pt; color: #212121;"><strong>Email </strong></span><span style="font-size: 8pt; color: #467886;"><u><a style="color: #467886; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;" href="mailto:pele@sea2026.org" data-outlook-id="d83db9da-d9fb-4e2e-85ac-ce352c9fa7aa">heddam@sea2026.org</a></u></span></p> <p style="text-align: left; text-transform: none; margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-size: 8pt; color: #212121;"><br>220 2nd Avenue South, Seattle, WA 98104</span></p> <p style="text-align: left; text-transform: none; margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-size: 8pt; color: #827717;"><u><a style="color: #827717; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;" href="http://seattlefwc26.org/" data-outlook-id="b31df372-7981-4fbe-83a8-75dc0dfa9091">seattlefwc26.org</a></u></span></p> </td>
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