06 August 2025
We're thrilled to announce that the incredible Bonita Blankenberg will be our MC for the Long Cane Rally on October 18th at Cape Town High School! Bonita will be sharing her insights with all our amazing participants and dedicated volunteers, adding an extra layer of inspiration to what promises to be an unforgettable day.
In just a few short months, our participants will be joining us for a fun walk, proudly demonstrating the cane skills they mastered through the incredible support, training, and dedication of Orientation and Mobility (O&M) Practitioners. It's going to be a fantastic opportunity to showcase their progress to the community.
And, of course, what's a Long Cane Rally without our legendary lucky draw? This year, it's going to be absolutely epic! We've got an incredible line-up of sponsors offering fantastic prizes, including Rabie Property, Pick n Pay, CTSB, Spec-Savers, SA Guide Dogs, Steers, RocoMamas, and IPIC Action.
Everyone's buzzing to wear their bright new t-shirts, generously sponsored by Mr B (pseudonym). Get ready to show off your skills, celebrate your achievements, and have an absolute blast at the Long Cane Rally! We will be walking through the Cape Town Company Gardens with participants from Cape Town Society for the Blind (CTSB) , South African Guide Dogs (SAGD), Hospital Welfare and Muslim Educational Movement (HWMEM), Athlone School for the Blind, Pioneer School for the blind, Innovation for the Blind, South African Blind Youth Organization (SABYO) and South African Blind Women in Action (SABWIA), Beacon Club for the Blind, St Dunstan's and Ian Fraser.
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