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--></style></head><body lang=EN-US link="#467886" vlink="#96607D" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>National Federation of the Blind of Ohio, Cleveland Chapter<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>OFFERS<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>A Valentine Day Escape Package!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>The National Federation of the Blind of Cleveland is offering a wonderful opportunity for you and that special someone to celebrate Valentine’s Day at the luxurious Embassy Suites by Hilton Hotel, located at 5800 Rockside Woods Blvd, Independence, Ohio 44131, or in your area. All you need to do is purchase a Valentine Day Escape ticket for only $10! Tickets are sold from November 6, 2025 to February 7, 2026. In addition, if you are not the winner of the hotel stay, there is a second, third and fourth prize as well! More options to win! The second prize winner will receive a spa day for two. The third prize is a $100 gift certificate to dine at the exquisite Capital Grill and $50 in cash is the final prize.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>You do not have to live in Cleveland or Ohio to win!!!<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>This sale will support Cleveland’s efforts in providing convention assistance to Cleveland members for the 2026 National Federation of the Blind National convention in Austin Texas. </span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Your participation will help to:<o:p></o:p></span></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Provide access to the latest technology.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Empower blind people to advocate for change.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Encourage blind members to expand their knowledge of resources designed to improve their quality of life.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Foster a positive attitude about blindness.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Accommodations includes:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>AA Romantic basket, including wine, chocolate and more.<o:p></o:p></span></b></li></ul><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Hotel Check-In: Saturday February 14, 2026 at 4:00 P.M.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Check-Out: Sunday February 15, 2026 at 11:00 A.M.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Relax during the Manager’s Social Hour, which includes two adult beverage tickets and delicious Hors D’oeuvres during Saturday evening.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>And as you wake up from your romantic night, partake of the made to order breakfast, including an “omelet bar” for two in the hotel’s cozy restaurant.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Please support our efforts by purchasing a Valentine Day Escape Ticket for only $10 and win a special and romantic evening with your “Valentine”. We will draw the winner on February 8<sup>th</sup> , 2026 either on Facebook or in the Ohio Zoom Hall.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>You can pay by Zelle at <a href="mailto:nfb.cle.treasurer@gmail.com">nfb.cle.treasurer@gmail.com</a> and add, “Valentine Day Escape in the comments field. You can also pay by mail. Please contact, Natassha Ricks, Treasurer at 216-376-9863 for her address.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>For more information about Cleveland’s fundraiser,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Contact: Chacity Gilliam, Vice President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>(216) 644-4374 or by email: ChacityGilliam04@gmail.com<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></body></html>