[Nfbf-l] Website to donate for little Alden Porter SMART Brailler

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On Sep 10, 2013, at 8:25 AM, "Lenora J. Marten" <bluegolfshoes at aol.com> wrote:

> 
> Yes, the money will be going directly toward a SMART Brailler
> for Alden. This is a wonderful family who are dedicated to 
> the education of their son. The thought of using the money 
> for something else, or abusing the system would not even cross
> their minds. 
> 
> I really love the way NFBF got behind this family, voting and
> sharing support. We're talking about ways to help all blind kids,
> simply wonderful! Plus, we've made a really, BIG, positive impact
> on this family, who through some interactions with a family who
> has not represented us well, along with some misconceptions 
> during national convention 2011 concerning parents who choose
> to have their children attend state schools for the blind - this
> family did not have a good impression of what NFB is all about.
> And we've turned that around. BAM! Love it!
> 
> 
> Lenora J. Marten, President
> Florida Organization of Parents of Blind Children
> Secretary, NFB-FL
> Florida Rehabilitation Council for the Blind
> bluegolfshoes at aol.com
> 904-229-9554
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Sherri <flmom2006 at gmail.com>
> To: NFB of Florida Internet Mailing List <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Mon, Sep 9, 2013 10:21 pm
> Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] Website to donate for little Alden Porter SMART Brailler
> 
> 
> Oh Lenora, this is so cool! I don't want to sound skeptical, but is the 
> money being donated going exclusively for the SmartBrailler? Just gathering 
> information. Would love to help.
> 
> Sherri
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Lenora J. Marten" <bluegolfshoes at aol.com>
> To: <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Monday, September 09, 2013 5:48 PM
> Subject: [Nfbf-l] Website to donate for little Alden Porter SMART Brailler
> 
> 
> Hey everyone,
> 
> 
> This was an extremely close race! Down to the wire with many
> people sitting on the edge of their seats constantly checking the
> latest results. We pulled out all the stops, got the word out, and
> brought Alden from 13 percentage points behind, to just barely
> missing the win. While it is sad he did not win the brailler, I love
> the way we came together to get this done. Go NFBF!
> 
> 
> Even more disheartening is how children are still struggling for
> equipment at school and home. Even if they do have a brailler at
> school, most of the time they don't have one at home to do their
> homework. At this time, DBS does not
> provide equipment to students age 5-18. Once a blind child grows
> out of the blind babies program, their services are provided by
> the Dept. of Education. And I will stop there, or this e-mail will
> get really, really long.
> 
> 
> This contest simply brings to light once again, the ongoing
> problems across this country that families of blind children
> face every day. Education, equipment, and the lack thereof.
> 
> 
> The Porter's have been inundated with requests of how to
> help. In response, they have set up a website where people
> can make donations. So far today, they have raised $590
> towards a SMART Brailler for Alden. Just click on the link
> below to donate. If you would prefer to contact Misty Porter
> directly, her e-mail address is
> misty.porter.33 at facebook.com
> 
> 
> http://www.razoo.com/br/causes/A-Glimpse-Beyond-Sight-Alden-Porter-1
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Lenora J. Marten, President
> Florida Organization of Parents of Blind Children
> Secretary, NFB-FL
> Florida Rehabilitation Council for the Blind
> bluegolfshoes at aol.com
> 904-229-9554
> 
> 
> 
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