[Ohio-talk] Fw: [NFBAffiliatePresidents] Race for Independence

[Dr. Smith]

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Dr. J. Webster Smith
President National Federation of the Blind of Ohio
P.O.BOX 458 Athens, Ohio, 45701-0458
Phone Number - 740-592-6326
"Changing What it Means to be Blind"
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Parnell and Kim Diggs" <parnell at sccoast.net>
To: <nfbaffiliatepresidents at nfbnet.org>; "NFB Chapter Presidents discussion 
list" <chapter-presidents at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Sunday, April 11, 2010 8:17 PM
Subject: [NFBAffiliatePresidents] Race for Independence


> Dear Colleagues:
>
> It is time to register for the Race for Independence and/or to  begin 
> raising money for National Federation of the Blind programs at the local, 
> state, and national levels.
>
> In becoming an Imaginator, you are making a commitment to raise $250 for 
> the Federation by July 31.  If you start today, you will need to raise 
> just over $2 per day to reach your fundraising goal.
>
> Please visit www.raceforindependence.org and register to be an Imaginator 
> or call Ann-Marie Laney at 410-659-9314 Ext. 2371.
>
> The proceeds we raise will be used for programs at the Jernigan Institute 
> to promote Braille literacy, accessible technology, programs for blind 
> youth and seniors, and so many other initiatives which will help us 
> achieve our goal of first-class citizenship status in society.
>
> Proceeds will also be distributed among the affiliates and awarded in the 
> form of grants to divisions and chapters across America.  And the more we 
> raise, the more we can give away.
>
> You will note that this message is being sent to state and chapter 
> presidents.  As leaders, we should lead by example and do our part in the 
> effort to make tomorrow better than today.
>
> Parnell Diggs, Chairman
> National Federation of the Blind Imagination Fund
>
> Ps.  Read about the Imagination Fund, the Race for Independence, and the 
> Blind Driver Challenge in the March issue of the Braille Monitor.
>
> ***********************************
> Parnell and Kim Diggs
> 8845-B Chandler Dr.
> Myrtle Beach, SC 29575
> Home:  843-215-9056
> Parnell office:  843-492-7411
> Fax:  843-215-4928
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