White Cane Day is observed worldwide to recognize the movement of blind people from dependency to full participation in society.
Our White Cane Day Project runs for the whole of October, annually. We offer all Clubs and Business Partners an opportunity to purchase a unique White Cane Day pin every year, to help raise awareness of sight related issues in our communities and to raise funds that are then used or donated to worthy sight related initiatives.
The long white cane is used by people who are blind or visually impaired as a tool for safe and reliable navigation. It is a symbol of the user’s skills and talents, mobility and independence. It also allows the sighted person to recognize that the user is visually impaired. The white cane was initially developed and put into use as a measure of safety, especially in traffic situations. Sufficient training with an Orientation and Mobility specialist can aid in successful cane use, technique and safety.
The White Cane Day pin (see above) is a 43mm metal button badge with pin back for pinning to clothes etc. By making the pins available to members of the public, you are showing your support for this very worthwhile project.
Clubs can place orders for pins by completing the order form below. Minimum quantity is 10 pins for R50. The suggested donation price to the public is R10.00 per pin.
Included in the orders this year, we are offering Clubs packets of plastic white canes free of charge for every order placed for Pins. (Quantities are limited, so tick the option box for your free packet on the form below!)
We would love it if clubs use proceeds from the sale of White Cane pins a sight related project e.g., sponsoring prescription spectacles for people in need, from Lions BrightSight.
Purchases will be couriered free of charge, to any business address.
“As Lions, we are passionate about sight related health.
It is one of our key service project areas, not just locally,
but internationally too. Your participation will make a difference!!”