Fishing for Vision Fundraiser Event
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I am starting this gofundme to ask for your support. Bottom Feeders Fishing Club is in participation with the National Federation of the Blind of Harnett County (NFB of Harnett County). We are hosting the 1st ever Fishing for Vision Catfish Tournament to benefit the NFB of Harnett County. The tournament will be held at Riverside Bait & Tackle 1122 Person St. Fayetteville NC on January 16&17 2016
The National Federation of the Blind is the leading advocate of the blind and visually impaired within North Carolina. Founded in 1940, the National Federation of the Blind is the nation’s largest and most influential membership organization of blind persons. With more than 50,000 members, The NFB has affiliates in all fifty states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico, and over 700 local chapters. As a consumer and advocacy organization, the NFB is considered the leading force in the blindness field today. The purpose of the NFB is two-fold --- to help blind persons achieve self-confidence and self respect and to act a a vehicle for collective self-expression by the blind. The National Federation of the Blind. By providing public education about:
Blindness
Information and referral services
Literature and publication about blindness
Aids and appliances and other adaptive equipment for the blind
Advocacy services and protection of civil rights
Development and evaluation of technology
Support for blind persons and their families
Members of the NFB strive to educate the public that the blind are normal individuals who can compete on terms of equality. The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Everyday we raise the expectations of blind people, because of low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back.
In order to keep these programs running, the NFB of Harnett County needs to raise the funds to support their efforts. Therefore, I am writing to ask for your help and support of this wonderful organization. All donations will help us fulfill prizes for our tournament and funds for the NFB of Harnett County to continue its mission of helping blind individuals lead fully independent lives. 100% of all proceeds from this tournament will go directly to the NFB of Harnett County.
The National Federation of the Blind is the leading advocate of the blind and visually impaired within North Carolina. Founded in 1940, the National Federation of the Blind is the nation’s largest and most influential membership organization of blind persons. With more than 50,000 members, The NFB has affiliates in all fifty states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico, and over 700 local chapters. As a consumer and advocacy organization, the NFB is considered the leading force in the blindness field today. The purpose of the NFB is two-fold --- to help blind persons achieve self-confidence and self respect and to act a a vehicle for collective self-expression by the blind. The National Federation of the Blind. By providing public education about:
Blindness
Information and referral services
Literature and publication about blindness
Aids and appliances and other adaptive equipment for the blind
Advocacy services and protection of civil rights
Development and evaluation of technology
Support for blind persons and their families
Members of the NFB strive to educate the public that the blind are normal individuals who can compete on terms of equality. The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Everyday we raise the expectations of blind people, because of low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back.
In order to keep these programs running, the NFB of Harnett County needs to raise the funds to support their efforts. Therefore, I am writing to ask for your help and support of this wonderful organization. All donations will help us fulfill prizes for our tournament and funds for the NFB of Harnett County to continue its mission of helping blind individuals lead fully independent lives. 100% of all proceeds from this tournament will go directly to the NFB of Harnett County.
Organizer
Nick Jones
Organizer
Spring Lake, NC
