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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Ohio Members,</p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>I am disclosing this to show how all contributions are fully deemed to assist programs and services of the federation.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Therefore, I encourage you to enroll in the PAC Plan. Every dollar counts to aid blind Americans to “live the life they want”.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>You can have as less as $5 be deducted from your checking account on a monthly basis. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>If everyone in the Ohio Affiliate pays $5, it is a win-win for the organization.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal'><img width=345 height=126 style='width:3.5937in;height:1.3125in' id="Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:image001.png@01DB730F.FDA452B0" alt="Title: National Federation of the Blind logo with tagline Live the life you want."><a name="_Hlk125450548"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></a></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk125450548'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk125450548'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk125450548'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk125450548'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk125450548'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>January 30, 2025</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk125450548'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk125450548'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Suzanne Turner</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk125450548'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Cleveland, OH 44115</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk125450548'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>PAC-1525</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk125450548'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk125450548'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Dear Suzanne:</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk125450548'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk125450548'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Thank you for your 2024 contributions to the National Federation of the Blind totaling $510 in pre-authorized contributions (PAC).</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk125450548'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk125450548'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Your financial support helps us develop educational and mentorship programs that build the confidence, independence, and determination of blind people across the country. One member of the Federation family shared about how being part of the NFB has built his leadership skills and opened employment opportunities:</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk125450548'><span style='font-size:12.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:9.0pt;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:9.0pt;line-height:normal'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk125450548'><i><span style='font-size:12.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>Being blind and a first-generation immigrant climbing the corporate ladder has always been a dream but never seemed feasible. With the connections I made through the NFB, I have been able to leverage my networking skills to find out about and break into competitive employment opportunities. This has secured me an internship at a company in the Fortune 500 this summer. Now I serve on the National Association of Blind Students board and work towards being a role model for others. </span></i><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk125450548'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk125450548'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Together we are working to achieve the aspirations of all blind people. Thank you for helping us live the lives we want.</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk125450548'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk125450548'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Sincerely, </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk125450548'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><img width=216 height=49 style='width:2.25in;height:.5104in' id="Picture_x0020_64" src="cid:image002.png@01DB730F.FDA452B0" alt="Title: Mark A. Riccobono signature - Description: Mark A. Riccobono signature"></span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk125450548'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><br>Mark Riccobono, President<br>National Federation of the Blind<br><br><br></span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk125450548'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk125450548'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>P.S. If you give as a household or contributed general donations other than through PAC and would like a combined tax summary letter, please email </span></span><a href="mailto:outreach@nfb.org"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk125450548'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>outreach@nfb.org</span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk125450548'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk125450548'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> or call 410-659-9314, extension 2423.</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk125450548'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk125450548'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The National Federation of the Blind is a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code. No goods or services, in whole or in part, were provided in consideration of this contribution.</span></span><o:p></o:p></p></div></body></html>