TO: All Persons Who Are Blind & Visually Impaired
FROM: Gavan Abe, Acting Community Services Coordinator
SUBJECT: ANNUAL WHITE CANE SAFETY AWARENESS DAY WALK &
T-SHIRT ORDERS
Ho'opono Services for the Blind will again be organizing its Annual White Cane Safety Awareness Day Walk to increase the general public's awareness of the long white cane and its significance and importance for persons who are blind and visually impaired. Please come and join us in our march through downtown Honolulu to remind Hawaii motorists to exercise caution and safety as they drive and see pedestrians using the white cane. This year's walk is scheduled as follows:
White Cane Safety Awareness Day Walk
Friday, October 15, 2010
9:15 a.m. T-Shirt Pick Up at State Capitol
9:45 a.m. Pre-Walk Program
10:00 a.m. Walk Commences!
The walk concludes at approximately 10:45 a.m. at the Iolani Palace grounds with free refreshments served. Walk participants are invited to celebrate the long white cane and enjoy the special entertainment by talented musicians and vocalists who are blind.
Please call Gavan Abe at 586-5271 before September 24th with your name and T-Shirt size. T-shirts are only for walk participants and a t-shirt is not guaranteed if you call after September 24th.
On behalf of all of the staff of Ho'opono, thank you sincerely for all of your past support and participation in our Annual White Cane Safety Awareness Day Walk!
