[NFB_of_Georgia] Fwd: Support Your Upcoming Convention and collaborate with Global Cane Outreach

[Dorothy Griffin]

*Hello Fellow Federationist, At our 2019 NFBGA state convention please
support the,You Cane Give Initiative.  Please give your canes to Allen
Griffin who will take your contact information. The canes will be sent to
Mr. James & Wendy Boehm who will place the names in a drawing and send the
winner a gift.  If you are not attending the convention please contact Mr.
Boehm for a mailing label if you would like to participate.  Thank you in
advance for your support and share with members that may not be on this
list serve.  *


---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: NFB of TN VP <jboehm at nfbtn.org>
Date: Fri, Sep 27, 2019 at 2:14 PM
Subject: Re: Support Your Upcoming Convention and collaborate with Global
Cane Outreach
To: Dorothy Griffin <dgriffin at nfbga.org>




*You Cane Give Initiative*

*Wondering what to do with that old cane you no longer use in the closet?
Is that drawer of used canes collecting dust and taking up space? Donate
your old canes to the “You Cane Give” program. We are collecting donated
canes to refurbish and send to individuals who are blind and visually
impaired around the world. Let’s face it, we have it good in America. With
the click of a button, we can order almost anything we need, including a
cane. In countries like Mexico, China, India, and South Africa, people do
not have access to the proper tools to empower independence and success. Do
not let your canes go to waste!  “You Cane Give” allows you to help us give
your used cane to a person far away who needs it!*

*James Boehm recently spoke with a representative of the South African
Council for The Blind. He was given a much deeper perspective. Initially,
our focus was on empowering the blind, changing stereotypes, and equipping
for equality and independence. But we realized that it is so much more than
that. “Blind people are actually losing their lives,” he said. He shared
four instances, within the past year, where blind individuals or families,
without a cane, thought they were at an appropriate intersection and were
safe. The people attempted to cross the street and were killed. The South
African government provides $100/month for the disabled to cover monthly
living expenses; a mobility cane costs $50. Imagine, if you had a monthly
income of $2,000, a cane would then cost about $1,000. You Cane Give not
only empowers the lives of the blind, but it also saves lives. We are in
need of canes in all sizes. We are able to send folding canes overseas, but
straight canes can be donated to individuals within the United States. We
have contacts in Peru, Nigeria, the Philippines, and South Africa wishing
for a cane of their own. Our state convention is a great opportunity to
throw used canes into your suitcase. If you donate a cane, your name will
be entered for a prize drawing, as a thank you! Bring your donated canes or
tips to the You Cane Give designated table.  Thank you so much!! We
appreciate your generosity!*

-      *James and Wendy Boehm, founders of You Cane Give*



*Website:www.youcanegive.org <http://www.youcanegive.org>*

*Email: youcanegive at gmail.com <youcanegive at gmail.com>*

*Also, here is our Facebook page:*

*https://www.facebook.com/You-Cane-Give-Initiative-1558518134229769/
<https://www.facebook.com/You-Cane-Give-Initiative-1558518134229769/>*

*Cell phone for James Boehm:*

*901-483-1515*

*Check out our Youtube video at:*

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6h3NqiqTrQ&t=39s






-- 
Dorothy Griffin - President
National Federation of the Blind of Georgia
dgriffin at nfbga.org
770-374-4832

The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the
characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the
expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles
between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want;
blindness is not what holds you back.