[Ohio-Talk] FW: Flying Pig Event Fundraising Contest Announcement

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I will check it but most times that is your security settings.


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From: Ohio-Talk <ohio-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Jerry Purcell via Ohio-Talk
Sent: Monday, February 23, 2026 3:34 PM
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Subject: Re: [Ohio-Talk] FW: Flying Pig Event Fundraising Contest Announcement

When I clicked on the link to purchase tickets, it took me to a site. That stated that page is not secure. It might be impersonating your personal information to steal financial and personal information.
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> On Feb 23, 2026, at 13:30, rchpay7--- via Ohio-Talk <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Subject:
> 
> Celebrating Our Partnership with the Flying Pig Event Over the years, 
> we have greatly valued our partnership with the Flying Pig event. This 
> collaboration has brought many rewarding experiences and has been 
> instrumental in supporting our chapters, divisions, and the state 
> affiliate.
> Adapting to New Fundraising Challenges The period following the COVID 
> pandemic has presented unique challenges in finding innovative ways to 
> raise funds for our organization. Recognizing the need for fresh 
> approaches, I am excited to announce a new contest designed to benefit 
> all chapters and divisions.
> Details of the Fundraising Contest
> For every ticket sold by your chapter or division, your group will 
> receive
> $2.00 for each ticket. At the conclusion of the contest, Kathy and I 
> will review all the sales reports and send out checks accordingly. 
> Currently, Teresa from Cleveland, Pat from Akron, and I are the only 
> ones holding physical tickets, but please note that online sales will 
> also be counted toward your totals.
> Additional Incentives
> As an added incentive, anyone who sells tickets will have their name 
> entered into a drawing for a $100.00 gift card. This is a great 
> opportunity to contribute to our cause while having the chance to win a special prize.
> Looking Ahead
> I am looking forward to seeing our sales grow and to enjoying the 
> process as we work together to build and strengthen our Federation.
> 
>    
> 
> National Federation of the Blind of Ohio offers An opportunity to 
> raise funds for Ohio and win a cash prize.
> Just click on:
> https://piggestraffleever.com/.
> And choose National Federation of the Blind of Ohio as your charity.
> How's it Work? Easy! Purchase a Raffle Entry for $5 each on behalf of 
> one of the participating charities from the drop-down menu below. For 
> each Pig purchased, you have a chance to win on Flying Pig Marathon 
> Weekend and the charity you select receives 100% of your donation!
> GRAND PRIZE: $10,000 Cash*
> ($5,000 to the charity and $5,000 to the winning ticket holder) SECOND 
> PRIZE: $5,000 Cash*
> ($2,500 to the charity and $2,500 to the winning ticket holder) THIRD 
> PRIZE: Cincinnati Get-Away Experience
> ($1,500 in Downtown Cincinnati, Inc. vouchers)
> 
> Richard Payne, President National Federation of the Blind of Ohio
> 937/829/3368
> Rchpay7 at gmail.com <mailto:Rchpay7 at gmail.com> www.nfbohio.org 
> <http://www.nfbohio.org> 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. 
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