Braille Trail Walk for Independence ⠠⠇⠊⠕⠝⠎⠀⠠⠎⠻⠧⠊⠉⠑⠎ Race Information
<h1><span style="color:#2dc26b"><b><span style="color:#236fa1">Third Annual Braille Trail Walk For Independence! </span></b></span></h1>
<h5><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Join us on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at 9:00 AM for the Braille Trail Walk benefiting Lions Services, a Charlotte-based nonprofit empowering blind and visually impaired adults. Enjoy a 2-mile, paved trail walk at Eastway Regional Recreation Center - or join virtually from anywhere! The event welcomes participants of all abilities and raises critical support for programs that improve independence, mobility, and quality of life. All are welcome! Volunteer walking guides will be available. </span><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Let’s come together for inclusion, community, and a great cause. We can’t wait to walk with you!</span></h5>
<h2><span style="color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 )"><strong>OUR CAUSE</strong></span></h2>
<h5><span style="color:#000000"><strong>YOU can make a difference! Support our cause and help create greater INCLUSION for people who are blind and visually impaired</strong>.</span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:#000000">Proceeds from the 2025 Braille Trail Walk for Independence </span><span style="color:#000000">supports the mission of Lions Services: <em>Empowering people who are blind to achieve personal and economic independence by providing them with vocational rehabilitation and employment opportunities.</em> Our Goal i</span><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">s to raise $75,000</span><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">, your presence and support will make all the difference. Join us to support and build a brighter future for the visually impaired and blind community. Let's raise awareness and funds to sustain and expand jobs, assistive technology training, and wellness programs at Lions Services for greater INCLUSION! </span><strong><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"> </span></strong></h5>
<h5><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><strong>The Power of Community- </strong></span><br />Start a Fundraiser – Help make a difference by launching your own fundraiser! Set a goal and invite your friends, family, coworkers, and community to support your cause through our Run SignUp page. Whether you're part of a Individual, Friends & Family team, a Corporate group, or a School team, your collective efforts can create a powerful impact. <span style="color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 )">Click on Become A Fundraiser top right corner tab</span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><strong>Special Thanks to the Charlotte NFLPA! </strong></span>We’re thrilled to announce that the Charlotte Chapter of the NFL Players Association (NFLPA) is joining us in support of this year’s Third Annual Braille Trail Walk for Independence! These former professional athletes, some familiar faces you've seen on the big screen, are stepping up to help raise awareness and walk alongside us as champions for inclusion and accessibility. Thank you, Charlotte NFLPA, for standing with us!</h5>
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<h5><span style="color:#34495e"><span style="color:#169179"><span style="color:#236fa1"><b>PACKET PICK UP AND PARKING</b></span></span></span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:#000000"><b>To be announced closer to the date of the event.</b></span></h5>
<h5><strong><span style="color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 )">RACE DAY SCHEDULE</span></strong></h5>
<h5><strong><span style="color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 )">8:30AM Packet pick-up</span></strong></h5>
<h5><strong><span style="color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 )">8:40 Announcements/Welcome remarks </span></strong></h5>
<h5><strong><span style="color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 )">9:00AM WALK STARTS</span></strong></h5>
<h5><strong><span style="color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 )">10:00AM- 1:00PM- CELEBRATION at the Indoor Event Hall with food, music, and giveaways.</span></strong></h5>
<h5><span style="color:#34495e"><span style="color:#169179"><span style="color:#236fa1"><b>REFUND & WEATHER POLICY</b></span></span></span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Race registration is non-refundable. Event will be held rain or shine unless there is severe weather such as thunderstorms, etc. Should we cancel, you will be notified via social media, our website and email. Cancellation due to inclement weather will not constitute a refund, nor a transfer. </span><b><span style="color:#000000"> </span></b></h5>
<h5><b><span style="color:#000000">THANK YOU to our Sponsors for helping us make the event possible!</span></b></h5>
<h5><span style="background-color:#ffffff;color:#000000"><b><span style="color:#236fa1">www.lionsservices.org</span></b></span></h5>
Race Organizerhttps://runsignup.com/Race/NC/Charlotte/WalkForBlindIndependence
Charlotte, NCCharlotteNCUS28213
