About Us

【Cane-A-Thon】Fundraising Campaign

 HK $320,000.0

Pledged of HK$ 300,000 goal

Launched: 26 Aug 2021

Funding ends: 31 Oct 2021

 (Please indicate that your donation is for “Cane-A-Thon” Fundraising Campaign)

International White Cane Day

15th October marks the International White Cane Day. The date is set aside to celebrate the achievements of people who are visually impaired.

A white cane enables people with visual impairment to explore the road ahead, and it symbolizes their independent living.

Through the celebration of the International White Cane Day, Hong Kong Blind Union aims to raise public awareness of visual impairment and provide an equal and independent environment for the visually impaired in society.

Introduction to the “Cane-A-Thon” Fundraising Campaign

“It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eyes.”

—Antoine de Saint-Exupéry,The Little Prince

The fundraising campaign shall be a platform for the visually impaired to be engaged in the planning and implementing of the project which allows them to receive support from public and to serve at the same time. The fundraising campaign shall be fulfilled by October, funds raised will be used to promote social integration as well as for the running of Hong Kong Blind Union.

We believe that the visually impaired are givers instead of receivers. They are capable of serving and realising their dreams.

Details of the activities led by the visually impaired

1. For the sports development and needs of the visually impaired: to conduct a night hike of a group of the visually impaired (no more than 20 per group) on a designated date.
2. To raise public awareness and for the employment development of the visually impaired: a coffee brew for the donor by visually impaired coffee brewers on a designated date.
3. For the musical development of the visually impaired: to conduct a music concert “Music x Story” consisting of performing teams coordinated by the visually impaired on a designated date.

By achieving respective fundraising targets, the visually impaired shall carry out the required activities by October.

Funds raised will be used to support the running of Hong Kong Blind Union, which provides services such as education, employment and advocacy of rights for the visually impaired.

Rewards to supporters:

• $500

A gift kit consisting of a hand-made mosquito repellent bag, enjoy a cup of coffee made by a visually impaired coffee brewer and a postcard set associated with stories of the visually impaired in Braille etc.

• Donation receipt will be issued for donation of HK$100 or above which is tax-deductible. Receipts shall be issued in accordance with an accurate mailing address and names shown on the HKID Card.

  (Please indicate that your donation is for “Cane-A-Thon” Fundraising Campaign)

“When you want something all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.”

—Paulo Coelho,The Alchemist 

Enquiry

Tel　：　2339 0666

Email　：　info@hkbu.org.hk