[PABlindMerchants] Philly Fun Walk, Kitchen Gadgets Fundraiser, and Marathon and Convention News
David B. Goldstein
david at iCantCU.com
Mon Aug 3 22:02:53 UTC 2026
Hey there, PA Federation Family,
Can you join Keystone this Saturday? Don't let the high heat, humidity,
and chance of thunder showers deter you!
It's Philly Fun Walk Week! In this episode of Federation Focus [1], I
have five meetings to tell you about, including Coffee with the
President live from Lancaster, three Saturday chapter meetings, and the
PABS Pre-Semester Power Hour on Sunday night.
The Keystone Chapter meets Saturday, August 8, at 10:15 AM at the Penn
Museum and on Zoom. After the meeting, we'll walk from the museum to
Cira Green, climb the stairs, complete a few laps around the park, and
enjoy lunch together.
Support the Philly Fun Walk. When donating, enter NFB of PA Keystone
Chapter in the Notes field so the chapter receives credit.
Support the affiliate through our Pampered Chef fundraiser through
August 22. Shop and the National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania
will receive a portion of your purchase.
I also share opportunities to run or volunteer during Philadelphia
Marathon Weekend, information about upcoming Greater Lehigh Valley and
Greater Philadelphia fundraisers, and details about our 2026 State
Convention, November 5-8 at the Hershey Lodge.
Meeting links, contact information, hotel reservation details, and
additional fundraising information are below.
Having trouble registering or using the affiliate website? Please reach
out to me.
Let's go build the National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania!
Scroll down for all the links!
Meetings
Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at 7:30PM
Coffee with the President and NFB of PA Board
https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/96349504843?pwd=Tk5zL3RRRnd4QjRiRzl2ODM0bEJmQT09
One tap mobile
+16469313860,,96349504843#
Questions? Email president at nfbofpa.org
Saturday, August 8, 2026, at 10:00 AM
Jigsaw Chapter
https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/91793332704?pwd=a3dnVXdKeGJ2UEtscGNBbnpCU1BtUT09
One tap mobile
+13017158592,,91793332704#
Questions? Email jigsaw at nfbofpa.org
Saturday, August 8, 2026, at 10:15 AM
Keystone Chapter Meeting
In-Person at the Penn Museum
3260 South Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Via Zoom
https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/91072715893?pwd=MG8zRGlmWmNDblV5VXJpVGFOT2orUT09
One tap mobile
+16469313860,,91072715893#
Questions? Email keystone at nfbofpa.org
Saturday, August 8, 2026, at 1:00 PM
Greater Lehigh Valley Chapter
In-person:
Applebee's
3730 Nazareth Pike
Bethlehem, PA 18020
Conference call:
(605) 475-4000 Circle mod
Security code: 408007#
Questions? Email greaterlehighvalley at nfbofpa.org
Sunday, August 9, 2026, at 8:00 PM
Pre-semester Power Hour with PABS
https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/96292437071?pwd=TjZXN1YvaFhLU0JtVllVMDVMY2RiUT09
One tap mobile
+13052241968,,96292437071#
Questions? Email students at nfbofpa.org
Fundraisers
Keystone Chapter's Philly Fun Walk
Support the Keystone Chapter's Philly Fun Walk on August 8, 2026, from
the Penn Museum to Cira Green--then up 12 flights of stairs for a lap 12
stories above the Schuylkill River. Donate at
https://nfb.org/contribute/c2c/ [2] and enter "NFB of PA Keystone
Chapter" in the notes field. If you can, please join the chapter
immediately following their August meeting for the walk!
Pampered Chef to Support Our Affiliate
Now through August 22, shop at the Pampered Chef using this link
https://www.nfbofpa.org/chef/ to support the NFB of PA! Every purchase
earns a commission.
Coast-to-Coast Movement Challenge
Join the 2026 Coast-to-Coast Movement Challenge--a nationwide effort for
NFB chapters and affiliates to raise awareness, deepen connections, and
generate support for our mission. Learn more at https://nfb.org/movers.
Philadelphia Marathon
For the first time, the NFB is a Silver charity partner of the
Philadelphia Marathon, with marathon, half-marathon, and 8K races. Join
Team NFB Dreamers and run in support of the NFB. To get involved,
contact Rachel Held at rheld at nfb.org or 410-659-9314, ext. 2423.
Dancing in the Dark to be Dancing in the Light
The Greater Lehigh Valley Chapter is holding its annual event at the
Northampton Country Club in Easton on October 10, 2026. Contact Jemmie
Jones at pidgeon1212 at gmail.com for more information.
Greater Philadelphia Chapter Cabaret Fundraiser
Join the Greater Philadelphia Chapter for a night of music, fun, and
community at our Cabaret Fundraiser on Friday, October 30, from 7:00 to
11:00 PM at 800 W. Olney Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19120. Tickets are $40,
and this 21-and-over event is BYOB. No coolers or ice, please, but a
setup with an ice bucket and cups will be available for purchase. Enjoy
raffles, door prizes, limited food, and the option to bring your own
food. Tickets are available only through Greater Philadelphia Chapter
members, so connect with a member today to reserve your spot.
2026 NFB of PA State Convention Registration is Open
Register now for our annual State Convention in Hershey from November 5
- 8. Register at https://www.nfbofpa.org/register. Learn more about it
at https://www.nfbofpa.org/state-convention.
Become a Sponsor
Join Platinum sponsor Waymo [3], Bronze sponsor Democracy Live [4], and
Community Partners Berks Foot and Ankle [5], and iCantCU [6] in
supporting the 2026 NFB of Pennsylvania State Convention in Hershey.
Explore sponsorship opportunities at https://www.nfbofpa.org/sponsor
[7].
State Convention Hotel Room Block
Secure your stay for the National Federation of the Blind of
Pennsylvania State Convention at the Hershey Lodge! Guest rooms are
available from November 4-9, 2026, at a special rate of $149 per night
(plus taxes and fees). To book online, please copy and paste
https://book.rguest.com/wbe/group/1294/Hersheylodge/auth [8] into your
browser; enter Group ID: 10524996 and Passcode: NFBLODGE26 (both are
case-sensitive). If you prefer to speak with a representative, call
855-729-3108 between 8 AM and 8 PM and mention the National Federation
of the Blind room block. Since this is a new booking system, ensure you
search for your specific dates to see accurate availability.
White Canes Connect
In episode 156 of White Canes Connect, host Simon Bonenfant talks with
Lynn Jensen, a registered nurse, certified vision rehabilitation
therapist, and author of Best Kept Secrets for Travelers with Sight
Loss.
Lynn shares practical strategies for planning and packing, navigating
airports and hotels, using accessible technology, traveling with a guide
dog, and advocating for the assistance you need. She also discusses her
own journey from resisting mobility tools to recognizing the freedom and
independence they provide.
Listen on your favorite podcast player or at:
Apple Podcasts
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/travel-tips-for-any-adventure-meet-lynn-jensen/id1592248709?i=1000778428363
Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/episode/7BFZtN0u5ikb8uNUDu70YW
YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFhqPm2n4kE
Website
https://www.whitecanesconnect.com/156/
White Canes Connect is on Two Best Visually Impaired Podcast Lists
FeedSpot: https://podcast.feedspot.com/visually_impaired_podcasts/.
Million Podcasts:
https://www.millionpodcasts.com/visually-impaired-podcasts/?utm_source=smtp&utm_medium=F1_email&utm_content=template_b
[9]
NFB-NEWSLINE(R)
Learn more about NFB-NEWSLINE(R) at https://nfbofpa.org/nfb-newsline.
Want to subscribe? Call (866)504-7300.
Braille Monitor
The Braille Monitor is the NFB's flagship publication. Learn more about
it at https://nfb.org/resources/publications-and-media/braille-monitor.
Independence Market Online
The Independence Market is available online! Explore their product
offerings and make a purchase at https://catalog.nfb.org/.
I hope to see you on Saturday at the Penn Museum.
Regards,
David
--
David B. Goldstein
david at iCantCU.com
(610) 715-5020 mobile
www.iCantCU.com [10]
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Support The Podcast When You Shop
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Connect with me:
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Links:
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[1] https://youtu.be/-Ta68Kn93wU
[2] https://nfb.org/contribute/c2c/
[3] https://www.waymo.com
[4] https://democracylive.com/
[5] https://www.berksfootandankle.com/
[6] https://www.icantcu.com
[7] https://www.nfbofpa.org/sponsor
[8] https://book.rguest.com/wbe/group/1294/Hersheylodge/auth
[9]
https://www.millionpodcasts.com/visually-impaired-podcasts/?utm_source=smtp&utm_medium=F1_email&utm_content=template_b
[10] http://www.iCantCU.com
[11] https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/icantcu-podcast/id1445801370
[12] https://open.spotify.com/show/3nck2D5HgD9ckSaUQaWwW2
[13] https://www.youtube.com/@icantcu/
[14] https://www.icantcu.com/amazon
[15] https://twitter.com/davidbenj
[16] https://www.instagram.com/davidbenj/
[17] https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidbenj
[18] https://www.facebook.com/davidbenj
[19]
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/white-canes-connect/id1592248709
[20] https://open.spotify.com/show/1YDQSJqpoteGb1UMPwRSuI
[21] https://www.youtube.com/@pablindpodcast
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