Give The Gift Of Independence.

Wondering what to do with that old cane you no longer use in the closet? Is that drawer of used canes collecting dust and taking up space? Donate your old canes to the “You Cane Give” program. And turn that old cane into newfound independence for individuals in need.

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We Need Your Help.

Let’s face it, we have it good in America. With the click of a button, we can order almost anything we need, including a cane. In countries like Mexico, China, India, and South Africa, people do not have access to the proper tools to empower independence and success.

Do not let your canes go to waste! “You Cane Give” allows you to help us give your used cane to a person far away who needs it!

Rolando, Art, and two other men with their new canes!

"I feel so blessed to have received a new cane. it's like an early Christmas gift!"

– Marilet Balibado

“I am proud to have a new companion on stage with me.”

– Andro Illao

“This is not a simple stick or cane, but a very helpful one. I'm so proud having this cane and letting the whole world see that we can make it and build our dreams.”

– Robert Mendoza

“Dearest Jimmy, Wendy and Shep, Thank you for sending us white canes here in the Philippines!!! More power and God Bless you all.”

– Pinoy Blind Side

“We would like to extend our gratitude to the people who donated their canes. We cannot thank you enough for the love you have shared with us.”

– Recipients from the Phillipines

“The kids are so excited to receive the canes. May these canes not only allow them to roam around the school freely, but also remind the children to assert their right to independence.“

– Rolando Ogayon

"I'm so excited to use my new cane! The only problem is don't know what outfit to wear with such a stylish cane!"

– Mary Grace Farol

"We are very thankful for the generosity that the You Cane Give Initiative have shown us. With these canes, we will show everyone around us that blindness never hinders anyone’s goals."

– Rolando
A smiling young women holding her new cane.

Mary Grace Farol

Mary Grace, standing outside in a courtyard area, with a big smile and her new cane!

Blind man in sun glasses, light blue shirt, blue jeans and white shows using a white straight cane.

Carlo Macalinao

Carlo walking out a doorway, using his white cane.

Woman in a non-profit office with her new cane.

Baby Padasas

Baby in a non-profit office with her new cane.

Man and women smiling holding their new canes.

Rolando Ogayon and Tina Medina

Rolando and Tina standing outside a door with their canes. Tina is a special education teacher.

News

Mission Successful!

Mission Successful!

Apr 1, 2023

Dear Refuge Family, I wanted to send an update because many of you have supported our nonprofit You Cane Give at previous cane restoration events! Our trip to Athlone School for the Blind in Cape Town, South Africa from March 1 – 9, 2023, was an amazing and productive...

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YCG On The Move!

YCG On The Move!

Feb 12, 2023

YCG is on the move thanks to you! 26 countries served, and we plan to reach 30 countries by the end of the year! We also expect to disperse more than 1,600 canes and 150 solar powered talking Bibles in various languages. These also include a mobility training guide....

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December Concert Follow Up

December Concert Follow Up

Dec 7, 2022

Did you see our concert? If not, go to our December concert. This concert featured blues artist Brandon Santini and bluegrass Americana tag team Irene and Justyna Kelley! You can also check out our first concert featuring JP Williams, Ginny Owens, and Sahara Sounds....

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YCG Update and December Concert

YCG Update and December Concert

Nov 7, 2022

Thanks to everyone who supported YCG and our international concert in October! You can still see the concert on our You Tube channel. Check out our channel and other videos at: https://youtube.com/channel/UCr-VOyJg-h0m8U34muYGadg Our current goals are to raise funds...

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