[NHLakesChapter] Bay Bridge Run

[jean shiner]

Hi,
It sounds like a great project and I look forward to  thank you Randi for
bringing this to our attention.participating.
All the best,
Jean

On Sat, Jun 20, 2026 at 11:57 AM Dana Trahan via NHLakesChapter <
nhlakeschapter at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> Here is a great event that we talked about at this morning's chapter
> meeting, that we are going to be a part of! Thank you to Randi, our second
> VP, for embracing the project 😀
>
> Bay Bridge Run
> (an annual 10K walk/run across the Chesapeake Bay Bridge in Maryland). The
> National Federation of the Blind (NFB) participates in it as a major
> charity partner alongside their nationwide "Coast-to-Coast Movement
> Challenge."
> While the actual in-person bridge crossing typically takes place in early
> November, the fundraising pushes and virtual events kick into high gear in
> **October**, which is *Blind Equality Achievement Month*.
> The funds raised from the event directly support the NFB's core mission to
> help blind and low-vision individuals live independent, fulfilling lives.
> Specifically, the money goes toward:
>  * **Education & Literacy Programs:** Funding programs like the *Braille
> Reading Pals* and *NFB BELL Academy* (Braille Enrichment for Literacy and
> Learning) to help blind children develop critical reading and writing
> skills.
>  * **Advocacy & Legal Defense:** Protecting the civil rights of blind
> Americans, ensuring equal access in the workplace, and fighting for digital
> accessibility (like making medical devices and websites compatible with
> nonvisual screen readers).
>  * **Employment Resources:** Hosting virtual career fairs and career
> mentoring networks to connect blind job seekers with employers and combat
> high unemployment rates in the blind community.
>  * **Free White Cane Program:** Manufacturing and distributing
> high-quality fiberglass white canes to any blind person in the US who needs
> one, completely free of charge, to promote independence and mobility.
> Essentially, it's all about "shattering barriers" and creating
> opportunities so that blindness doesn't hold anyone back from their dreams.
>
> All the best,
>
>
>
> Dana Trahan
>
>
>
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