Quiznos is “Freedom Sponsor” for the National Federation of the Blind’s March for Independence

Release date: July 02, 2008  /  Print This     RSS    

Over 1000 Blind Americans to March in Dallas to Support the Imagination Fund’s Campaign to Bring Educational and Skill Development Opportunities to the Blind

DENVER - Quiznos, one of the nation’s fastest-growing quick service restaurant chains, today announced that it will be a “Freedom Sponsor” of the National Federation of the Blind’s March for Independence, to be held July 2, 2008 in Dallas, Texas. Over one thousand blind Americans, their friends and families, and supporters will join in the second annual March for Independence titled “The Walk for Opportunity” to support the Federation’s Imagination Fund campaign, which brings educational and skill development opportunities to the blind.

“Quiznos is proud to partner with the National Federation of the Blind in supporting this year's March for Independence,” said Clyde Rucker, Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer of Quiznos. “We recognize the impact of the spirit of the nation's organized blind and are honored to walk alongside the Federationists in celebration of their independence and to assist in the creation of opportunities.”

The March for Independence is a 5K walk-a-thon and will raise money for the Imagination Fund and its local and state-level efforts to increase public awareness of the true capabilities of blind people. The National Association of Blind Merchants (a division of the National Federation of the Blind) will host this year’s march with the The March for Independence taking place amidst the 68th National Federation of the Blind annual convention in Dallas, Texas.

Dr. Marc Maurer, President of the National Federation of the Blind, said, “The March for Independence is our way of demonstrating to the public that we are equal participants in society and that we are determined to make for ourselves a future full of opportunity. We are pleased that Quiznos has joined us in this effort and we look forward to working together in the future.”