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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#467886" vlink="#96607D" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Ohio,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>You can make a difference by supporting the NFB efforts by clicking on the link below and be a winner.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>However, read this through to its entirety.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Lead and Drive: Give $25 in ‘25<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>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.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>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, <b>all contributions will be doubled</b> up to $25,000!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>When you <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/contribute/transact?reset=1&id=45">contribute to the Lead and Drive: Give $25 Drawing</a>, you’ll be entered to win:<o:p></o:p></span></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Round-trip transportation for two for the 2026 NFB National Convention in Austin, Texas<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Hotel at the convention<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Registration and banquet tickets for two<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>$1,000 in walking-around cash<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>OR...$2,025 CASH!<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Give. Honor. Win.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>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!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Use the <a href="https://nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention/give-25#1">sample posts in our Federation Challenger Toolkit</a> to ask your friends and family.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>More Chances to Win!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>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.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>This drawing will be to support the following funds:<o:p></o:p></span></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>White Cane Fund:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> These dollars go directly to the general treasury of the Federation to be used where needed most..<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Kenneth Jernigan Fund:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> 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. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>SUN Fund:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> These funds are being set aside in the event that they are needed to support the Federation during difficult times.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>tenBroek Fund:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> These dollars go to the tenBroek Memorial Fund which owns the property at 200 East Wells <i>at Jernigan Place</i> in Baltimore for the benefit of blind people.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>How to Contribute and Qualify<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>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.<o:p></o:p></span></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/contribute/transact?reset=1&id=45">Give online</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Give via phone by calling our donation line at 410-659-9314, extension 2430.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>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.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Note: The drawing is for individuals and is not intended for contributions by divisions, state affiliates, or chapters.</span></i><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>The winner of the drawing will be announced live on July 13, 2025 at the <a href="https://nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention">convention banquet</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Help us share the Federation with others. Thank you for your generosity.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Federation Challenger Toolkit<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Help us make this the biggest giving drive yet! Use the following templates to share the Give $25 with your family, friends, and community. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Email template <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Hi [Name], <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>I’m reaching out to invite you to be part of the <b>Lead and Drive: Give 25 in ’25 Campaign</b> 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. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Give <b>$25</b> to support critical programs that advance the lives of blind people nationwide. You’ll also be entered to <b>win cash or a convention prize</b>. 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. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Thanks to an anonymous donor, you will also double your dollars. Please use our Give $25 Drive online donation form at <a href="https://nfb.org/give25donate">https://nfb.org/Give25Donate</a>. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Thanks for being part of this movement. Let’s lead. Let’s drive. Let’s win. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Social Media Post <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Option A – Direct Ask </span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>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: <a href="https://nfb.org/give25donate">https://nfb.org/give25donate</a>. Thanks to an anonymous donor, your gift will be doubled! <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Option B – Support me as a Federation Challenger ask. </span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>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 <a href="https://nfb.org/give25donate">https://nfb.org/give25donate</a>. Indicate that I prompted your gift to support me. Thanks to an anonymous donor, your gift will be doubled! <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Text/DM <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>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: <a href="https://nfb.org/give25donate">https://nfb.org/give25donate</a>. Thanks to an anonymous donor, your gift will be doubled up to $25,000! <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><a href="https://nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention/give-25">Lead and Drive: Give $25 in ‘25 | National Federation of the Blind</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> Suzanne M. Hartfield Turner</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>National Federation of the Blind of Ohio, Vice President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Ohio Legislative Director<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Cleveland Chapter, President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:24.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>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.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:18.0pt'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>P: (216) 990-6199<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>W: NFBOhio.ORG<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ohiosblind/photos/"><span style='color:#0563C1'>https://www.facebook.com/ohiosblind/photos/</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>