SA Guide Dogs continues to help the visually impaired
Host a walk-a-thon or step-a-thon at your office, office park, community or school.
This year marks the 50th birthday of the SA Guide Dogs Association’s College of Orientation and Mobility.
During that time the college has trained over 180 practitioners who have collectively assisted over 100 000 visually impaired people
Regional marketing manager Nicole Barros said over the past decade alone, they’ve provided approximately 7 000 assistive devices and given 10 years of direct services.
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“In this spirit, we are excited to launch the Give a Cane campaign.
“This is a national endeavour aimed at raising R550 000 to purchase canes for the 500 visually impaired people on our waiting list.”
The campaign will run from April 8 to July 18.
“We call on our valued donors and the public to get involved.
“By contributing a minimum of R50, your donation will enable us to continue our vital work, ensuring that we can train more practitioners and clients for at least another 50 years, provide more assistive devices to those in need, and uphold our commitment to freedom and independence.”
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How to assist:
• Host fundraising events in your community for the association.
• Donate R50.
• Host a donation drive at work or in your community.
• Host a walk-a-thon or step-a-thon at your office, office park, community or school.
• Host a casual day or dress-up day at your office.
• Host a lucky draw in your community.
• Set up a collection box at your office or business.
• Start a fundraiser and attract sponsors.
• Take part in online gaming for SA Guide-Dog.
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Nicole said that in return, the South African Guide-Dogs Association can offer a Section 18A tax certificate for donations received as well as support for fundraising events by promoting it on its social media platforms or a visit with the association’s orientation and mobility practitioners.
Visit www.guidedog.org.za to learn more about the campaign and how to set up a fundraising page.
Alternatively, email NicoleB@guidedog.org.za to discuss ideas or find out more about how to help the association.
