Have you ever experienced a famine or gone to bed hungry? Have you worried about how to reach school safely on your own? Can you imagine the fear of crossing a busy street as a visually impaired person without any indicator for drivers that you cannot see? Regrettably, this is a daily reality for many blind individuals worldwide. Being ostracized by family, fleeing for safety due to cultural stigmas, and becoming targets of violent crime because they are perceived as defenseless are just some challenges faced regularly. The “White Cane Famine” is an urgent issue where lives are at risk or compromised daily. Is that truly living?

Today, you and I can make a meaningful difference! Even handing someone their first white cane can be profoundly impactful. Our teams have witnessed tears of joy, spontaneous celebrations, and beaming smiles due to this simple yet powerful tool—the white cane! We’ve heard stories of lives transformed from deep depression, anxiety, trauma, and feelings of hopelessness into determination, independence, autonomy, and community leadership. Some individuals have become musicians, advocates, and even representatives in their national governments, all because one donated to provide their first white cane!

Join the movement and help us tackle the white cane famine! By contributing canes and offering mobility training, you are not only providing tools but saving and creating lives. There’s so much more to be done! In the coming months, YCG will actively participate in initiatives in Colombia, South Africa, Ethiopia, Nepal, Nicaragua, and Zimbabwe. We need your support! Please visit our website at www.YouCaneGive.org and go to our donation section to become a member of our monthly donor club. Donate your old cane to be restored and, in turn, restore lives.

You Cane Give—empowering the blind, one cane and solar player at a time!