[NFBF-Melbourne] FW: [Nfbf-l] FW: The You Cane Give Initiative

Thu Apr 11 15:56:21 UTC 2019

For your information. 

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Subject: [Nfbf-l] FW: The You Cane Give Initiative

From: James Boehm <youcanegive at gmail.com <mailto:youcanegive at gmail.com> >
Sent: Tuesday, April 9, 2019 9:44 PM

 The You Cane Give Initiative Chapter Challenge!

Wondering what to do with that old folding cane you no longer use in the closet? Is that drawer of used canes collecting dust and taking up space? Please donate your old or used folding canes to the You Cane Give Initiative! We are collecting donated folding 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, the Philippines, India, and South Africa, people do not have access to the proper tools to empower independence and success. Please do not let your canes go to waste! The You Cane Give Initiative allows you to provide your cane to a person far away who needs it!

James Boehm has spoken with many individuals around the world who have shared heartbreaking stories of family and friends who have been injured or have died because they attempted to cross streets without a mobility cane. During our recent trip to Kenya, we heard blind organizations refer to the shortage of canes as a “white cane famine!” You Cane Give not only empowers the lives of the blind, but it also saves lives. We need 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, Kenya, Ghana, the Philippines, South Africa, and more who wish for a cane of their own. Your chapter meetings are a great opportunity to bring your unused canes with you. We are grateful for your generosity! Our state is known as the “volunteer state,” and I know with your help, we will have many canes to empower our blind brothers and sisters around the world!

Sincerely, 

James and Wendy Boehm, founders of You Cane Give

 You Cane Give is a 501C3 nonprofit. Thus, small tax deductible donations are also greatly appreciated to help cover shipping, restoration, and traveling costs!

Want to make a donation or see where your canes are going around the world? Please check out our website: www.youcanegive.org <http://www.youcanegive.org> 

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

Also, here is our Facebook page:

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

Canes can be shipped to:

 You Cane Give

7303 Althorp Way

Nashville, TN 37211

Cell phone for James Boehm:

901-483-1515

Check out our YouTube video at:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CD3lX0EtQlA

James Alan Boehm
Peabody College of Vanderbilt University Human Developmental Clinical Mental Health Counseling: M. ED.

Contact Information
Phone: 901-483-1515
Email: James.A.Boehm at Vanderbilt.edu <mailto:James.A.Boehm at Vanderbilt.edu>
Personal Email: <mailto:jimmydagerman80 at gmail.com>  jimmydagerman80 at gmail.com

Learning Ally: JBoehm at LearningAlly.org <mailto:JBoehm at LearningAlly.org> Kustom Cane: kustomcane at gmail.com <mailto:kustomcane at gmail.com> You Cane Give Initiative: YuCaneGive at gmail.com <mailto:YuCaneGive at gmail.com> 

Blindness is a mere characteristic not defining my abilities; the only disabilities in life are poor expectations and negative attitudes. 

On Apr 9, 2019, at 7:42 PM, Sheila Young <sheilayoung125 at att.net <mailto:sheilayoung125 at att.net> > wrote:

Jimmy,

Please send me the information you want us to share with our chapters, thanks.

Our Presidents are happy to participate.

From: James Boehm < <mailto:youcanegive at gmail.com> youcanegive at gmail.com>
Sent: Saturday, April 6, 2019 4:56 PM
To: Sheila Young < <mailto:sheilayoung125 at att.net> sheilayoung125 at att.net>
Subject: Re: Good morning

Good day!

 I hope your weekend is going well!

 I am not sure if I requested this yet, but could you provide for me one more time the dates of your convention and where I can send the door prizes? Thanks so much!

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James Alan Boehm
Peabody College of Vanderbilt University Human Developmental Clinical Mental Health Counseling: M. ED.

Contact Information
Phone: 901-483-1515
 <mailto:James.A.Boehm at Vanderbilt.edu> Email: James.A.Boehm at Vanderbilt.edu Personal  <mailto:jimmydagerman80 at gmail.com> Email: jimmydagerman80 at gmail.com Learning Ally:  <mailto:JBoehm at LearningAlly.org> JBoehm at LearningAlly.org Kustom Cane:  <mailto:kustomcane at gmail.com> kustomcane at gmail.com You Cane Give Initiative:  <mailto:YuCaneGive at gmail.com> YuCaneGive at gmail.com

Blindness is a mere characteristic not defining my abilities; the only disabilities in life are poor expectations and negative attitudes.

On Mar 29, 2019, at 7:26 AM, James Boehm < <mailto:youcanegive at gmail.com> youcanegive at gmail.com> wrote:

Greetings.

 I look forward to speaking with you. I have sensed at conventions that I attend that members get excited when they hear about how many canes from their chapters and affiliate are going to other countries to help our fellow blind brothers and sisters!  I can call you today around 3:30ish your time if that is okay? I am attaching our convention promo that many include in their agendas, convention promos, social media, website, and email lists. I look forward to speaking with you soon!

Best,

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James Alan Boehm
Peabody College of Vanderbilt University Human Developmental Clinical Mental Health Counseling: M. ED.

Contact Information
Phone: 901-483-1515
 <mailto:James.A.Boehm at Vanderbilt.edu> Email: James.A.Boehm at Vanderbilt.edu Personal  <mailto:jimmydagerman80 at gmail.com> Email: jimmydagerman80 at gmail.com

<You Cane Give Promo to Send _ March 2019.docx>

Learning Ally:  <mailto:JBoehm at LearningAlly.org> JBoehm at LearningAlly.org Kustom Cane:  <mailto:kustomcane at gmail.com> kustomcane at gmail.com You Cane Give Initiative:  <mailto:YuCaneGive at gmail.com> YuCaneGive at gmail.com

Blindness is a mere characteristic not defining my abilities; the only disabilities in life are poor expectations and negative attitudes.

On Mar 29, 2019, at 5:39 AM, Sheila Young < <mailto:sheilayoung125 at att.net> sheilayoung125 at att.net> wrote:

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