Our 30th Annual Walk For Opportunity (formerly known as the Move-a-thon) is approaching rapidly, and here are the details you'll need to know! Please make your lunch reservations as soon as possible.
Federationists from around the state will gather in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Saturday, September 17 starting at 9:30 a.m. We'll walk, wheel, run, bike, rollerblade, and otherwise move forward for 10 kilometers in the historic downtown and University of Minnesota area, all sporting our NFB of Minnesota t-shirts. After our refreshing journey, all are welcome to a picnic hosted by our Metro Chapter on the scenic grounds of Father Hennepin Bluffs Park
We need lots of walkers or "movers", so please plan to join us on the route! Many of you have been working hard already over the last few months to raise funds — thank you! All participants in the Walk For Opportunity should plan to raise at least $25.00. Your contributors may donate in the following ways:
- Give it to you in-hand
- Make a donation online by going to www.nfbmn.org and clicking on the graphic at the bottom of the page that says "Click here to donate online." (In the Description field, the donor should write "[your name], Walk For Opportunity".
- Send a check, made out to the National Federation of the
Blind of Minnesota, to:
National Federation of the Blind of Minnesota
100 East 22nd Street
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(have them include a note with your name and the words “Walk For Opportunity").
We have small cards available to assist you with soliciting donations. The 3 x 5 card explains all about the National Federation of the Blind of Minnesota and how to contribute to the Walk For Opportunity. We also have sample e-mails available in case you'd like to send out e-mails to those you know requesting donations.
If you would like some of the cards or to receive a sample e-mail, or if you need a Walk For Opportunity pledge form, contact Jennifer Dunnam at jennifer.dunnam1829@gmail.com
On the day of the Walk For Opportunity, please bring with you a filled-out pledge form along with any in-hand contributions you have collected. If you have your t-shirt from last year, please wear it. If you don't yet have a t-shirt, you'll get one at registration -- just be ready to tell us your t-shirt size.
Registration begins at 9:30 on September 17; please arrive at 9:30 or beforehand so that we'll all be registered and ready to start moving by 10:00. We will meet at the picnic tables at Father Hennepin Bluffs Park, located at SE 6th Ave. and Main St. Refreshments will be available, as well as print and braille copies of the route (the route will also be e-mailed to members in advance).
If you're planning to join us for the picnic, e-mail sstarnes@blindinc.org or call 612-872-0100 by September 12 so that we can get a count for purposes of ordering picnic food. The lunch will cost $7.00 per person and includes hamburgers and hotdogs, potato salad, beverages, and other picnic food prepared by the picnic committee.
As you know, we in the NFB of Minnesota work hard to protect the rights and further the opportunities for blind people of all ages, so even if you are unable to walk with us, please feel free to seek donations. We need the help of all our members to make this year's Walk For Opportunity the most successful ever! The day is sure to be relaxing and refreshing. Join the fun on September 17 as we work together to raise funds and visibility for the National Federation of the Blind of Minnesota.