Empower South Africa’s Blind Children to Live the Lives They Were Created For$2K Needed for Expedition You Cane Give Partners with Blind Adventurer Christopher Venter to Deliver Mobility Canes and Solar Talking Bibles to Rural Communities Cape Town, South

Every child deserves the opportunity to live a life of purpose and possibility, yet for blind children in rural South Africa, barriers often seem insurmountable. In early February 2025, blind adventurer Christopher Venter, alongside his guide dog Sam and friend Big Mike, will embark on a transformative journey through the heart of South Africa to change that reality. In partnership with the U.S.-based nonprofit You Cane Give, they will visit schools for the blind, orphanages, and mainstream schools in underserved areas, delivering mobility canes and solar-powered talking Bibles in the children’s native languages. This inspiring journey will span over 3,000 miles, from Cape Town through the Eastern Cape and back. Traveling on rugged dirt roads, the team aims to reach children who have been overlooked for far too long, providing them with tools for independence and empowerment. “For many of these children, this will be their first time receiving the tools they need to navigate the world on their own terms,” said Christopher Venter. “With these canes and solar Bibles, we’re not just providing resources—we’re showing them they are capable of achieving anything.” Since its inception, You Cane Give has distributed over 2,700 mobility canes to 36 countries and 600...