FACT SHEET

From July 1, 2001 to June 30, 2002 your contributions to White Cane provided the following programs and services.

497 hearing aids were provided to the hearing impaired across North Carolina.

1,644 canes were given to the visually impaired.

131,689 pairs of eyeglasses were recycled providing improved vision to thousands of individuals.

9,022 individuals were screened with the Vision Van.

Over 850 campers attended Camp Dogwood for a week.

28 sighted students of visually impaired parents received Educational Grants.

Over 850 eye exams were provided through Matching Funds.

Over 1,275 pairs of eyeglasses were purchased through Matching Funds.

80+ miscellaneous requests for assistance were provided through Matching Funds.

And that's not all......

VIP Fishing Tournament and their 500+ participants.

Blind Center in Washington providing services to the visually impaired.

Governor Morehead School for the blind athletic program.

Division of Services for the Blind for the production of over 55,000 pages of Braille, 10,500 pages of large print, and 350 tapes.

Radio Reading Services in purchasing radio receivers for visually impaired individuals.

DSB Mini Centers providing services to over 700 visually impaired individuals.

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