[Ohio-talk] Please consider joining the NFBC Visionaries!

Fri Apr 21 16:35:55 UTC 2017

Suzanne, you are correct that he 2 events are not on the same day but the
Flying Pig begins bright and early on Sunday morning. I hope we get enough
people to work for it so we can earn money for the affiliate.

On Fri, Apr 21, 2017 at 10:18 AM, Suzanne Turner via Ohio-Talk <
ohio-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> I do believe that the entire Affiliate is working for a good cause.  But to
> say not to attend the Diversity Walk in Cleveland is not what Ohio should
> be
> promoting.  Some of us can do both and would be proud to attend them all.
> The event in Cincinnati is very important; just as well as the endeavor in
> Cleveland!  We all need to participate where we can fit in!  Therefore, I
> am
> urging my Northeast Ohio members to assist with the Cincinnati fund raiser.
> The event in Cleveland is not to raise funds, but to promote independence,
> inclusion and diversity.  The two of these events are not on the same day!
>
> Suzanne
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Ohio-Talk [mailto:ohio-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> Marianne
> Denning via Ohio-Talk
> Sent: Friday, April 21, 2017 9:18 AM
> To: NFB of Ohio Announcement and Discussion List <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Marianne Denning <marianne at denningweb.com>
> Subject: Re: [Ohio-talk] Please consider joining the NFBC Visionaries!
>
> While this is a great activity the NFB of Ohio has the opportunity to raise
> money for our affiliate by helping with the Flying Pig Marathon in
> Cincinnati the next day. This activity accomplishes 2 goals: 1. it can
> raise
> money for the Ohio affiliate and 2. it shows the community that blind
> people
> are capable of doing something. According to Sheri, we may have to back out
> of the Flying Pig due to lack of workers that morning. Instead of attending
> the diversity walk in Cleveland come help the Ohio affiliate in Cincinnati.
> The Cincinnati chapter has also planned to visit the Freedom Center on
> Saturday. Please help the affiliate. We all love to spend money but we all
> have to help raise money too.
>
> On Thu, Apr 20, 2017 at 7:06 PM, Suzanne Turner via Ohio-Talk <
> ohio-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
> > SAVE THE DATE:
> >
> >
> >
> > WALK, ROCK & RUN
> >
> > Saturday, May 6, 2017
> >
> >
> >
> > The largest diversity walk is just weeks away, and we want you to be
> > part of this great day!
> >
> >
> >
> > The 15 <http://www.diversitycenterneo.org/events/walk-rock-run/> th
> > Annual Walk Rock & Run (WRR) is scheduled for Saturday, May 6th, 2017.
> > This will be the biggest walk ever, and we hope you'll join us. This
> > fun and free event is open to anyone, and is a great way for friends
> > and family to come together and celebrate diversity, equity, and
> > inclusion. It's also an important fundraising opportunity for the
> > Diversity Center to fund School & Youth programs.
> >
> >
> >
> > For The 1 and 3 mile walks are free, but all participants must
> > register online, or on-site by 10am the morning of the event. (You
> > have the option to make a financial commitment during registration.)
> >
> > *       The 5K chip-timed run is $25 per person if you register by April
> > 30,
> > or $35 May 1-May 5th (includes chip timing and official Run t-shirt)
> > *       All registered guests who check in BY 10:00 am will get a hand
> > stamp, giving them FREE admission to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, the
> > Great Lakes Science Center, and the USS Cod Submarine museum. (a total
> > value of over $150 for a family of four).
> > *       All participants also enjoy free food, snacks, and live
> > entertainment.
> > *       2017 WRR t-shirts are available for purchase for $25.
> >
> >
> >
> > Please consider joining us by signing up under team NFBC Visionaries
> > or call Suzann Turner at 216-990-6199. We will gather at the Rock at
> > 8:00 AM.
> >
> >
> >
> > Proceeds from the Walk fund schools and youth programs and the mission
> > to eliminate bias, bigotry, and racism.
> >
> > Please visit www.diversitycenterneo.org
> > <http://www.diversitycenterneo.org/events/walk-rock-run/>
> >
> > for details, or call 216-752-3000.
> >
> >
> >
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Teacher of students who are blind or visually impaired
(513) 607-6053