What is White Cane Day?
Are All Canes White?
Generally speaking,YES — all canes for the blind are white for safety reasons. Many years ago this wasn’t the case and as vehicles became commonplace, the blind were more at risk for traffic accidents. In 1921, a sighted man who became blind later in life came up with the idea to paint his cane white in an effort to be seen by others in the dark. This small gesture was a smart one that has continued ever since. Know someone who is blind who needs a white cane? Go here.
How Do Lions Clubs Contribute Through White Cane?
The money we raise during our White Cane Collection days go to specific sight-related charities that have been vetted and approved. Our East Tennessee clubs have identified these sight-related organizations to support:
Lions Volunteer Blind Industries
Juvenile Diabetes Association
East Tennessee Lions Eye Bank
Leader Dogs for the Blind
Lions Quest
World Services for the Blind
Learning Ally
Tennessee School for the Blind
Tennessee School for the Deaf
How Can I Contribute?
If you see one of our volunteers collecting money outside of a Wal-Mart in the Fall (usually in September or October), stop and drop in a few dollars. If you aren’t one to carry money, you can make an online donation using your PayPal account or Credit Card. You can even make a memorial donation to honor a loved one.
The donation button is below (it is also located on the front page of our website:
You can also mail a donation to:
Maryville Lions Club
P.O. Box 5934
Maryville TN 37802-5934
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