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SUMMARY:White Cane Safety & Awareness Fundraiser - Raising Canes
DESCRIPTION:White Cane Safety and Awareness Day Fundraiser at Raising Canes\nEach year on October 15\, communities across the nation celebrate White Cane Safety and Awareness Day.  This important observance recognizes the achievements of people who are blind or have low vision and honors the white cane as a powerful symbol of independence.  Established nationally in 1964 by President Lyndon B. Johnson\, White Cane Safety Day highlights both the practical importance of the white cane and the respect\, safety\, and equal access that cane users deserve. \nThe League invites you to join us for a warm and meaningful fundraiser at Raising Canes in Fort Wayne. During this event\, Raising Canes will generously donate 15 percent of net sales to support The League’s programs and services that empower individuals who are blind\, have low vision\, or live with other disabilities. \nWhy the White Cane Matters\nThe white cane is far more than a mobility tool.  It is a symbol of autonomy\, dignity\, and full participation in community life.  Modern white canes allow users to detect obstacles\, curbs\, steps\, and changes in terrain.  They extend the sense of touch and enable safe\, confident travel.  The bright white color also alerts drivers and pedestrians that the user has a visual impairment.  This visibility reinforces safety and awareness in shared spaces. \nHistorically\, the white cane emerged as a visibility tool in the early twentieth century.  Innovators such as James Biggs\, who painted his cane white to be more visible to motorists\, and organizations like Lions Clubs International helped establish the white cane as a universal symbol of blindness and safe navigation.  By the 1930s\, communities across Europe and North America began adopting and promoting the white cane.  These efforts laid the foundation for today’s recognition and legal protections. \nJoin Us in Raising Awareness and Raising Support\nBy dining at Raising Canes during the fundraiser\, you help The League continue providing essential services such as orientation and mobility training\, assistive technology\, independent living skills\, and community inclusion programs.  Your participation directly supports individuals in Northeast Indiana as they pursue independence\, confidence\, and opportunity. \nJoining the fundraiser is simple and every meal makes a difference.  When you visit Raising Canes at 701 East Coliseum Boulevard in Fort Wayne on Thursday\, October 15 from 5 PM to 9 PM\, just mention The League fundraiser at the register.  If you prefer to order online or through the Raising Canes app\, apply code RCFUND96 at checkout. With either option\, Raising Canes will donate 15 percent of net sales from your purchase to support The League for the Blind and Disabled.  Your participation helps strengthen vital programs and services for individuals with disabilities in Northeast Indiana. \nTogether\, we can celebrate the significance of the white cane\, honor the strength of our community\, and make a meaningful impact one meal at a time. \nCanes Fundraiser
URL:https://the-league.org/event/white-cane-safety-awareness-fundraiser-raising-canes/
LOCATION:Raising Canes – Fort Wayne\, 701 E Coliseum Blvd.\, Fort Wayne\, IN\, 46805\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="The League for the Blind and Disabled":MAILTO:the-league@the-league.org
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