More about the March for Independence

The National Federation of the Blind (NFB) has a proud history of conducting outdoor rallies and street marches to educate the public. We also have a tradition of opening our conventions in a manner that’s nothing less than spectacular. It seems fitting that a convention of the organized blind, which is by definition a celebration of our achievements and our confidence in a bright future for the blind, should begin with a march celebrating our independence; an event with our friends, family members, and supporters; letting the good people of Detroit, Michigan know that we the blind are competent, independent, and in charge of our own future.  We don't believe there is a more jubilant way to kick start our 69th annual national convention than with another friend-raising and fund raising, spectacular, excellent and exceptional walk-a-thon event and rally.  This year the March for Independence - A Walk for Opportunity will start and finish at the Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center. We are just in the planning stages of another magnificent event.  Imagine the opportunity to once again participate in an Imagination Fund march.

Imagine...and help the National Federation of the Blind change what it means to be blind!

About the National Federation of the Blind

The National Federation of the Blind, the largest membership organization of the blind in the United States, has been dedicated since its beginning in 1940 to ensuring that blind persons can live fully independent lives.  This is accomplished through a self-help support network of over seven hundred local and state affiliates all supported by our national office in Baltimore, Maryland.

Each year over three thousand blind and low vision individuals, parents of blind children, professionals working with the blind, and other friends and family come together for the NFB national convention.  This convention, the largest gathering of an organization of disabled people in this country, features formal and informal opportunities for networking, sharing resources, strategizing for the future, hearing from industry and government leaders, and browsing the large exhibit hall.  Most significant is the experience of being a part of a movement bigger than any one person.  Here blind and low vision persons are just a part of the crowd; canes and dogs are not unusual, just another tool used to accomplish the tasks of the day.  During the convention those new to vision loss learn some new skills and gain support from people who have been there and who have positive, problem-solving attitudes; those new to vision loss learn that they will be okay and their lives can be full of joy and opportunity.

Be a part of this exciting challenge!

Medallion Level Fundraisers 2008 

Lindsay Adair
Kimberly Aguillard
Sheri Albers
Charlie Allen
Jennifer Applegate
Trevor Attenberg
Al Bickell
Allen Bornstein
Kristi Bowman
Denice Brown
Bridgid Burke
Dan Burke
Larry Campbell
Don Capps
Judith Chwalow
Lorelei Clark
Anthony Cobb
Katie & Kristie Colton
Chelsea Cook
Joe Cordova
Harlon Cowsar
Kathy Davis
Parnell Diggs
Cheryl Echevarria
April Enderton
Paul Ficarro
Nick Gacos
Nelly Gamino
Laura Garrity
Allen Harris
Rick Holley
Justin Hughes
Cathy Jackson
Janice Jeang
Mary Ellen Jernigan
Harvey Johnson
Kayleigh Joiner
Joanne Jordan
Darrell Kriby
Scott LaBarre
Ann-Marie Laney
Jerry Lazarus
Tom and Eileen Ley
Herbert Magin
Lorraine Magnussen
Ray Marshall
Dr. Marc Maurer
Patricia Maurer
James McCarthy
Emma McCready
Richard McGaffin
Maryanne Melley
Patricia Miller
Ed Morman
Jack & Pat Munson
Beatrice Oliveti
Sharon Omvig
Jim Omvig
Ronza Othman
Tom Page
Megan & Adam Palmer
Cindy Pare
John Pare
Amy Phelps
Barbara Pierce
Gary Ray
Dolores Reisinger
Mark Riccobono
Jordan Richardson
Kayde Rieken
Beth Rival
Charles Rival
Alpidio Rolon
Joe Ruffalo
Judy Sanders
Dwight Sayer
Arthur Schreiber
Cathy Schroeder
Fredric Schroeder
Dr. J. W. Smith
David Stayer
Art Stevenson
Virgil Stinnett
Robert Strassburger
Jacob Struiksma
Joie Stuart
Tom Supers
Connie Taylor
Anne Taylor
Janet Urban
Evelyn Valdez
Charles Vaughan
Benjamin Vercellone
Ramona Walhof
Kim Williams
Thomas Winholtz
Kevan Worley
Karen Zakhnini