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--></style></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p><span class=bzpyqfadein><span style='font-size:12.5pt;color:#212121'>I’m excited to share that I’ll be participating this year as a <i>Shoe Guy</i> for <b>Wine, Women & Shoes 2026</b>, Opportunity House’s largest annual fundraiser, happening on <b>Tuesday, June 9, 2026</b>, at the <b>DoubleTree by Hilton in Reading, PA</b>. This event plays a key role in supporting Opportunity House’s mission to help individuals and families experiencing homelessness regain stability, secure safe housing, and work toward long-term independence.</span></span><span style='font-size:12.5pt;color:#212121'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span class=bzpyqfadein><span style='font-size:12.5pt;color:#212121'> </span></span><span style='font-size:12.5pt;color:#212121'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span class=bzpyqfadein><span style='font-size:12.5pt;color:#212121'>In case you don’t know, Wine, Women & Shoes is a unique and engaging fundraising event that brings the community together to support a meaningful cause while enjoying a night out. Guests experience an elegant <b>sit-down dinner</b> and <b>wine tastings</b>, shop for unique items in the <b>boutique marketplace</b>, bid on exciting items in <b>silent and live auctions</b>, and enjoy a lively <b>fashion show</b>. Attendees also have opportunities to purchase <b>raffle tickets</b> and participate in other fundraising activities throughout the evening. It’s a fun, festive, and interactive way to contribute to Opportunity House’s programs and connect with others who are committed to making a difference.</span></span><span style='font-size:12.5pt;color:#212121'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span class=bzpyqfadein><span style='font-size:12.5pt;color:#212121'> </span></span><span style='font-size:12.5pt;color:#212121'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span class=bzpyqfadein><span style='font-size:12.5pt;color:#212121'>A <i>Shoe Guy</i> is a volunteer who helps support the event and its fundraising efforts in a visible and engaging way. While I don’t yet know exactly what my role will be during the event, Shoe Guys generally assist with presenting designer shoes, interacting with guests, helping promote fundraising activities, and keeping the energy lively throughout the evening. More details are included in the attached materials. The Shoe Guy who raises the most donations is crowned <b>“King of Sole.”</b></span></span><span style='font-size:12.5pt;color:#212121'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span class=bzpyqfadein><span style='font-size:12.5pt;color:#212121'> </span></span><span style='font-size:12.5pt;color:#212121'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span class=bzpyqfadein><span style='font-size:12.5pt;color:#212121'>If blind merchants and entrepreneurs would like to support Opportunity House as a sponsor, you can include my name for recognition purposes so that the contribution is credited toward my fundraising total. Sponsorship information is included in the attached flyer. Individual donations can also be made directly to my fundraising page here:</span></span><span style='font-size:12.5pt;color:#212121'><br><a href="https://secure.givelively.org/donate/opportunity-house/2026-king-of-sole/brian-mackey-0" target="_new"><span class=bzpyqfadein><span style='color:black'>https://secure.givelively.org/donate/opportunity-house/2026-king-of-sole/brian-mackey-0</span></span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:12.5pt;color:#212121'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:12.5pt;color:#212121'>Please note that the payment workflow is more screen reader accessible on a computer than on a mobile device for some reason. In addition the attached materials list June 11 for the date of the event, that was the original date of the event till Opportunity House learned that there was miscommunication between them and the DoubleTree and the DoubleTree had the event listed in their book for June 9.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span class=bzpyqfadein><span style='font-size:12.5pt;color:#212121'> </span></span><span style='font-size:12.5pt;color:#212121'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span class=bzpyqfadein><span style='font-size:12.5pt;color:#212121'>Thank you so much for your support—it truly makes a difference!</span></span><span style='font-size:12.5pt;color:#212121'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#212121'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#212121'> Sincerely,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='caret-color: rgb(33, 33, 33);-webkit-text-size-adjust: 105%'><span style='font-size:12.5pt;color:#212121'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Freestyle Script";mso-ligatures:none'>Brian A. Mackey<br></span></b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none'><br>Brian A. Mackey<br>President, National Federation of the Blind of PA Greater Berks Chapter<br>Web Coordinator, National Federation of the Blind Multiple State Affiliates<br>Board Member & Web Coordinator, Middle Atlantic Blind Golf Association<br>Treasurer, Berks County Rotaract<br>609-680-8488<br></span><a href="mailto:Bmackey88@gmail.com"><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#0563C1;mso-ligatures:none'>Bmackey88@gmail.com</span></a><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><br><br><span style='mso-ligatures:none'>“We Care! We Share! We Grow! We Make A Difference!”<br> <i>-Joseph Ruffalo, Jr. (July 6, 1949 – May 3, 2022)<o:p></o:p></i></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>