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The NFB of Texas Big Basket Bonanza Auction

October 14, 2021

Everything is bigger in Texas, including our NFB of Texas Big Basket Bonanza. Join us as we auction gift baskets curated by our local chapters, divisions, and sponsors as part of the National Federation of the Blind of Texas 70th State Convention on Nov. 5-7.


The online bidding is happening now and will conclude with a live auction during our State Convention banquet on Nov. 6 at 7 p.m. Central Time. Check out the basket descriptions online at 32 Auctions and place your bids now.

Here are a few of the baskets you will find:

Not keen on technology? No problem, you can wait until the live auction to bid over Zoom during banquet. The full basket descriptions are also posted on our NFB-NEWSLINE Texas local channels in the 2021 NFB of Texas State Convention channel.


Please make sure you're registered for State Convention so you will receive all the latest information about the conference and be eligible to win door prizes. Click here to register online or call our office at 281-968-7733 to register over the phone.


All auction proceeds will fund NFB of Texas programs, including scholarships for blind Texas students, the Braille Enrichment Literacy and Learning (BELL) Academy summer program for blind youth, the Blindness Education Skills Training (BEST) program for blind Texas children, and others.


Baskets will be sent directly from the chapters to winners after State Convention. Winners will be contacted to collect their accurate shipping information or to coordinate local pickups if appropriate.


We hope you enjoy this fundraiser and appreciate everyone who donated items, assisted with putting baskets together, and all those who will be placing bids. Let's go build the Federation and put the fun in fundraising!

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