Giving $20 Goes a Long Way–It Can Take You to New Orleans

Each year thousands of Federation members make donations during national convention. In 2021, your generosity is still needed to fund our great programs. When you give $20 or more between April 15 and July 10 2:00 p.m. ET, you will be entered into the Give 20 Campaign Drawing to win the following:

• Round-trip transportation for two for the 2022 NFB National Convention
• Hotel at the convention
• Banquet tickets for two
• $1,000 in walking-around cash

OR take the cash!

• $2,000

Each $20 donation is a chance to win. Your name will be placed in the drawing for each increment of $20 you give. Give $100 and you will be entered into the drawing five times. You must specify one of the following funds in order to be entered into the drawing:

• Kenneth Jernigan Fund: The proceeds from this fund are used to bring a number of attendees to their first national convention. It is named in honor of our former President and longtime leader to promote attendance at the national convention, where so much inspiration and learning occur. He planned our conventions for more than forty years and did so much to make them what they are today.
• SUN Fund: These funds are being set aside in the event that they are needed to support the Federation during difficult times.
• White Cane Fund: These dollars go directly to the general treasury of the Federation.
• tenBroek Fund: These dollars go to the tenBroek Memorial Fund which owns the property at 200 East Wells at Jernigan Place in Baltimore for the benefit of blind people.

The funds help our work to change lives like we did for Annie:

My name is Annie Ascher, and I am a recipient of the Jernigan Scholarship Fund. Initially, I was overwhelmed until I met my mentors from my state affiliate. I was very nervous because I was older than most participants, was still losing vision, and had no alternative skills. My mentors helped me understand and overcome my fears in a warm and supportive manner. They taught me that I could be independent and live the life I want. Through my first national convention experience and the relationships I built through that experience, I have come a long way. Today I serve as my chapter president in Virginia Beach, mentor other first-timers, and share our positive philosophy with others. At my first convention, I realized that my age was just a number, and everyone treated me with respect. I am proud to state I am a military veteran and a proud member of the National Federation of the Blind.

You can specify a fund by using our Give $20 online donation form or in the memo if giving by check. Your donation will be counted for the drawing regardless of which fund you designate.

• Donate online now at https://nfb.org/civicrm/contribute/transact?reset=1&id=45
• Donate via phone by calling our donation line at 410-659-9314, extension 2282
• Send a check to: National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute, 200 East Wells Street, Baltimore, MD 21230. Important: Be sure to designate “Give 20” and the fund to which you are donating in the memo line.

The winner of the drawing will be announced July 10, 2021, at the banquet. Learn more at nfb.org/convention. Thank you for your support.