[Ohio-Communities-of-Faith] Come on Ohio, let's "Lead and Drive"!

Thu Jun 19 18:11:08 UTC 2025

Ohio,

You can make a difference by supporting the NFB efforts by clicking on the
link below and be a winner.

However, read this through to its entirety.

Lead and Drive: Give $25 in '25

Each year, thousands of Federation members and friends contribute before and
during National Convention to various funds that support blind people. In
2025, generosity is still needed to fund our great programs. When you give
$25 or more between May 15 and July 11, 5:00 p.m. central time, you will be
entered into the Lead and Drive: Give 25 Drawing. Each increment of 25
dollars is a chance to win.

Your support will help fund our great programs that bring blind people to
the national convention, fuel innovation and education, and power
possibilities for the next generation. And thanks to a generous anonymous
donor, all contributions will be doubled up to $25,000!

When you contribute to the Lead and Drive: Give $25 Drawing
<https://nfb.org/civicrm/contribute/transact?reset=1&id=45> , you'll be
entered to win:

*	Round-trip transportation for two for the 2026 NFB National
Convention in Austin, Texas
*	Hotel at the convention
*	Registration and banquet tickets for two
*	$1,000 in walking-around cash
*	OR...$2,025 CASH!

Give. Honor. Win.

Do you want to announce our winner at the banquet and help share the
Federation with others? Ask friends or family to contribute and indicate
that you prompted their gift. If they place your name into the field on our
Give $25 Drive form, you will be credited as a Federation Challenger for
that gift. There will be special drawings at convention for our Federation
Challengers and if you are credited with prompting the most gifts, you can
announce our Give 25 winner at the banquet!

Use the sample posts in our Federation Challenger Toolkit
<https://nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention/give-25#1>  to ask your
friends and family.

More Chances to Win!

Each 25 dollar donation is a chance to win. Your name will be placed in the
drawing for each increment of 25 you give. Give 100 and you will be entered
into the drawing four times. But that's not all. Be one of the first 100
people to give $100 or more, and you will receive a pair of AfterShokz
headphones.

This drawing will be to support the following funds:

*	White Cane Fund: These dollars go directly to the general treasury
of the Federation to be used where needed most..
*	Kenneth Jernigan Fund: The proceeds from this fund are designated by
the board for special projects such as getting first-timers to our national
convention. It is named in honor of our former president and longtime leader
who planned our conventions for more than forty years. 
*	SUN Fund: These funds are being set aside in the event that they are
needed to support the Federation during difficult times.
*	tenBroek Fund: These dollars go to the tenBroek Memorial Fund which
owns the property at 200 East Wells at Jernigan Place in Baltimore for the
benefit of blind people.

How to Contribute and Qualify

You must specify a fund in order to be entered into the drawing. You can do
this by using our Give $25 online donation form or in the memo if giving by
check. Choose one of the following funds: Kenneth Jernigan Fund, SUN Fund,
White Cane Fund, or the tenBroek Fund. Your donation will be counted for the
drawing regardless of which fund you designate.

*	Give online
<https://nfb.org/civicrm/contribute/transact?reset=1&id=45> .
*	Give via phone by calling our donation line at 410-659-9314,
extension 2430.
*	Send a check to National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute,
200 East Wells Street Baltimore, MD 21230. Be sure to have "Give 25" and the
fund you are giving to in the memo.

Note: The drawing is for individuals and is not intended for contributions
by divisions, state affiliates, or chapters.

The winner of the drawing will be announced live on July 13, 2025 at the
convention banquet <https://nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention> .

Help us share the Federation with others. Thank you for your generosity.

Federation Challenger Toolkit

Help us make this the biggest giving drive yet! Use the following templates
to share the Give $25 with your family, friends, and community.  

Email template 

Hi [Name], 

I'm reaching out to invite you to be part of the Lead and Drive: Give 25 in
'25 Campaign from the National Federation of the Blind, an organization that
means so much to me. It's simple yet powerful-a win, win in more ways than
one. 

Give $25 to support critical programs that advance the lives of blind people
nationwide. You'll also be entered to win cash or a convention prize. Even
better-you can support me as a Federation Challenger. Just indicate that I
prompted you to give and I can win prizes or announce our Give $25 winner at
the annual banquet of the National Federation of the Blind.  

Thanks to an anonymous donor, you will also double your dollars. Please use
our Give $25 Drive online donation form at https://nfb.org/Give25Donate. 

Thanks for being part of this movement. Let's lead. Let's drive. Let's win. 

Social Media Post 

Option A - Direct Ask 

Hey friends! Can you give 25 dollars today to support the National
Federation of the Blind? I'm part of the Lead and Drive: Give $25 in '25
campaign, and I'm challenging YOU to join me! Every 25 = a chance to win AND
makes a huge impact! One contribution. Countless outcomes. Your donation
helps raise expectations, break down barriers, and expand opportunities for
blind people. Give here: https://nfb.org/give25donate. Thanks to an
anonymous donor, your gift will be doubled! 

Option B - Support me as a Federation Challenger ask. 

I am a Federation Challenger in our Lead and Drive: Give $25 in '25
Campaign. This means that I committed to asking my friends and family to
support an organization near and dear to me. Please support the National
Federation of the Blind by contributing at https://nfb.org/give25donate.
Indicate that I prompted your gift to support me. Thanks to an anonymous
donor, your gift will be doubled! 

Text/DM 

Hey [Name]! Quick ask-I'm participating in a fundraiser for the National
Federation of the Blind. Every $25 contributed supports awesome programs AND
enters you to win cash or convention prizes. And you can support me as a
Federation challenger by indicating that I prompted your gift. Would you be
willing to join me and give 25? Here's the link to contribute:
https://nfb.org/give25donate. Thanks to an anonymous donor, your gift will
be doubled up to $25,000! 

Lead and Drive: Give $25 in
<https://nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention/give-25> '25 | National
Federation of the Blind

Suzanne M. Hartfield Turner

National Federation of the Blind of Ohio, Vice President

Ohio Legislative Director

Cleveland Chapter, President

The National Federation of the Blind advances the lives of its members and
all blind people in the United States. We know that blindness is not the
characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the
expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles
between blind people and our dreams. Our collective power, determination,
and diversity achieve the aspirations of all blind people.

P: (216) 990-6199

W: NFBOhio.ORG

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