[Nfbv-announce] Richmond's 1st Annual Walk with the Blind a Success!

[Charles S Brown]

Jennifer,
Congratulations to you and the Richmond chapter on an eveny well done! 
Thanks.
Charlie Brown

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jennifer Kennedy" <msjenniferkennedy at gmail.com>
To: "'NFB of Virginia Information and Announcements'" 
<nfbv-announce at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Saturday, October 15, 2011 7:10 PM
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Richmond's 1st Annual Walk with the Blind a 
Success!


> Fellow Federationists,
>
>
>
> I am pleased to report the 1st Annual Walk with the Blind sponsored by the
> Richmond chapter of the National Federation of the Blind of Virginia was
> deemed a success! With about 50 participants, a proclaimation from the
> governor, state employees and rehabilitation center students in 
> attendance,
> and Michael Kasey, our 1st VP on the state level as well as a 10 time 
> walker
> in Fredricksburg   all helped to get the crowd excited. We had nearly 20
> participating Carytown vendors donate 27 gift certificates which were used
> as door prizes for our walkers. The local ABC affiliate here in Richmond,
> Channel 8, will be airing a piece on our walk tonight at 11 PM. We will 
> know
> the exact amount of funds brought in at the state convention board meeting
> but I have heard rumors at least three of our chapter members raised 
> $500.00
> each!
>
>
>
> Here's to a wonderful event for a wonderful cause!
>
> Jennifer
>
>
>
>
>
> Jennifer M. Kennedy, M.A., NOMC
>
> National Federation of the Blind of Virginia, Richmond Chapter, President
>
> Phone: 330-465-6245
>
> Work: 804-371-3606
>
> Email: msjenniferkennedy at gmail.com
>
>
>
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