| CEO Report: 2025 Year in Review Friends and Heroes, 2025 wasn’t just another year—it was a symphony of impact, each note played by hands (and hearts) around the globe. The momentum from fall 2024 carried us straight into an incredible outreach in Colombia, masterfully orchestrated by Mark’s tireless dedication. From there, the ripple became a wave: Ethiopia to Kenya to the Philippines, with New Zealand, Tunisia, and Zambia joining the chorus. In each place, blind children, adults, parents, and students received more than mobility equipment—they received keys. Keys to independence. Keys to thriving, not just surviving. One hand holding a cane for freedom, the other grasping a solar-powered audio player full of hope. Our board saw both goodbyes and hellos this year. We’re grateful for those who transitioned out, leaving footprints we’ll follow. And, we warmly welcome Moses, April, and Eli to the team—fresh perspectives, renewed energy, and hearts aligned with our mission. The world took notice. Podcasts, radio spotlights, newspapers, magazines—they all helped us tell the story. Our partnerships deepened, our reach expanded, and we now serve **48 countries**. Forty-eight places where darkness is giving way to light, where isolation is becoming connection. And, here’s the beautiful part: **2026 marks our 10-year anniversary**. A decade. Ten years of canes tapping new ground, of audio players speaking truth into silence, of lives transformed. We’re planning something special—stay tuned. If you’d like to help plan, or if you know event coordinators or others who want to contribute, please share my contact information. Let’s make this celebration as memorable as the journey has been. I want to especially thank my father, April, and Tracy for keeping our social media humming and our partners informed. This year, many of us faced our own battles—health issues, work pressures, family challenges. Yet, look at what we accomplished together. That’s the power of commitment over convenience. To our board: thank you. Your service is the backbone of everything we do. And, to Wendy, my wife: despite physical pain in her hands, she prepared hundreds of canes in impossibly short timeframes. Her love for this mission literally comes at the expense of her own comfort. She is a living picture of sacrifice—and our success is unthinkable without her. Looking ahead, early-stage initiatives in the Philippines, Kenya, and Ethiopia are taking shape. We’ll keep you posted on how you can join these future trips. There’s so much more we could acknowledge, so many contributions we could celebrate. But, here’s what we know for certain: the “white cane famine” persists. There are still lives to equip, lives to save. So, I ask you, heroes and life-changers: **Keep being the heroes you are.** Keep giving people hope. Keep helping them live the lives they were created for. —– A moment for reflection: Think of a cane—a simple tool, really. But in the right hands, it becomes a compass, a companion, a bridge between isolation and possibility. What simple tool has God placed in “your” hands this year? And who might be waiting for you to extend it? Onward to year ten, James, Founder & CEO You Cane Give _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Join Our Mission to Restore Freedom and Dignity Whether you’re interested in donating, volunteering, or spreading the word, your involvement plays a critical role in sustaining our mission. We invite you to be part of this life-changing movement and help us continue serving those in need of mobility and access to spiritual resources. To learn how you can get involved, please fill out our request form or contact us directly at info@youcanegive.org. We’d love to connect and find the perfect way for you to make a lasting impact. We encourage you to follow us on social media and check our website, youcanegive.org, for updates. A Year of Testimonials Testimonial from Zambia Watch this incredible transformation! See how one man’s life in Zambia completely changed – from where he was before to the amazing progress he’s made today. His story will inspire you! None of this would be possible without supporters like YOU. We’re so grateful for your kindness and generosity. 💙 Watch Testimonial from Zambia Cambodia Dan: Expanding Impact in Cambodia with Cane Mobility Tools We’re thrilled to share exciting updates from Cambodia! One of our dedicated board members, Dan, has just returned from an inspiring and impactful journey. While his primary mission involved partnering with another organization, Dan made the most of the opportunity by extending our global outreach to the blind community in Cambodia. He brought along life-changing resources—including braille materials, white canes, … Watch Cambodia Dan: Expanding Impact in Cambodia with Mobility Tools. See your impact and the real people you inspired in our new Sizzle reel! See more here. Partnerships Together with our incredible supporters and partners, we’re empowering people who are blind or visually impaired with innovative mobility solutions and life-changing opportunities. Check out Ambutech’s recent newsletter featuring YCG and James — a great look at how we’re moving forward together! 👏 Read Ambutech Insider Community Spotlight Here. Ebay and Kustom Cane-Shop with Purpose! Support the You Cane Give Initiative every time you shop! every bit helps us tackle the white cane famine worldwide. See how it works here. Every Purchase Has a Purpose: How Your Support Changes lives! When you shop with us, you’re doing much more than buying a product—you’re fueling a mission. Every purchase from our store supports a wide range of impactful initiatives: Supplying mobility canes to individuals around the world Providing training and professional development for teachers of the visually impaired Hosting cane restoration events and community outreach programs Shipping mobility tools both internationally and locally Distributing our exclusive solar-powered audio player, designed to equip individuals with vital information—especially those with limited access to resources or instruction Read more here. How to Become Part of the Movement If you have a passion to help fundraise, locate grant opportunities, or connect YCG with various philanthropy, please reach out to James Boehm at YouCaneGive@gmail.com to discuss an opportunity to become part of a one-of-a-kind initiative! Donate today at http://www.YouCaneGive.org. Purchase canes or accessories on our Kustom Cane Store tab. Every Donation Counts Do you have spare canes lying around, collecting dust? Not sure what to do with extra cane tips or spare parts? Send us your used or spare equipment and get $15 off on your next Kustom Cane order! Donating your equipment couldn’t be easier. Simply package your equipment, attach this shipping label, and put it in the mail! This equipment will be donated to a visually impaired person in need. Check out the YCG Monthly Donor Clubs below $25 monthly Empower Club $50 monthly Titanium Club $100 monthly Silver Club $250 monthly Gold Club $500 monthly Diamond Club Stay up-to-date with our newsletter, social media, and YouTube channel. All links can be found at YouCaneGive.org. Empowering the blind around the world-one cane and player at a time! Thank you for your support! Thank you for your continued support—together, we are changing the world one cane at a time. We encourage you to follow us on social media and check our website, youcanegive.org, for updates. YCG’s suite of services YCG provides a range of services designed to enhance lives and support communities, including: ● Connect individuals with local organizations that cater to their region. ● Distribute white canes and solar-powered, rechargeable talking Bibles that include a mobility training guide, promoting autonomy, independence, and enlightenment on life’s journey. ● Offer professional development for teachers and instructors through extensive training, tools, and resources for effective education. ● Provide mental health services to acknowledge each person’s unique process of adapting to vision loss and work together to find meaning and hope. Visit Our Blog! Find this blog post and more by clicking this link. Give Independence. Save a Life. Right now, millions of blind people around the world are living without the single tool that makes independence possible: a white cane. This is not an inconvenience. It is a crisis. Without a cane, everyday activities become dangerous or impossible. Crossing a street. Getting to school. Going to work. Simply getting home safely. People have died because drivers did not … Read more     James Boehm, CEO and Co-Founder 901-483-1515 Info@youcanegive.org KustomCane@gmail.com Unsubscribe | Manage your subscription |
