This year is a very special year for the SA Guide Dogs Association’s College of Orientation & Mobility (O&M).
For half a century they’ve been at the forefront of training O&M practitioners, having trained over 180 practitioners who have collectively reached over 100 000 visually impaired people.
Over the past decade alone, they’ve provided approximately 7 000 assistive devices and given 10 years of direct services. In this spirit, they introduce their Give a Cane campaign
This is a national initiative and the goal is to raise R550 000 to buy canes for the 500 visually impaired individuals in The South African Guide Association.
The campaign runs until July 18. The association encourages donors and the public to participate.
Individuals interested in supporting this wonderful initiative can contribute a minimum of R50.
According to the South African Guide Association, each donation allows them to continue their critical work, guaranteeing that they can train more practitioners and clients for a minimum of another 50 years, provide more assistive equipment to those in need, and keep their dedication to freedom and independence.
How you can help?
• Come up with fun and interesting ways to raise funds for the SA Guide-Dogs Association between now and July 18.
• Donate R50 or host fundraising events in your community and help the Association reach its goal
and change lives.
• Donation Drive where you involved your colleagues to each donate R50 and appeals to others to do the same.
• Host a walk-a-thon, step-a-thon, or blindfolded activity day 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 or office.
• Set up a collection box at your office or business.
• Set a personal record by walking, running, or cycling 50km and get sponsored.
• Take part in online gaming for the SA Guide Dogs Association.
What’s in it for you?
• A Section 18A Tax Certificate for donations received.
• Support for your fundraising event by promoting it on their social media platforms or a visit with their O&M Practitioners.
Visit www.guidedog.org.za to find out more about the campaign and get more information about how to set up your fundraising page. Alternatively, email NicoleB@guidedog.org.za to discuss ideas or find out more about how to help the association.
