Monday, October 15th, marked another successful White Cane Day celebration at Miami Lighthouse. White Cane Day is a National Day of celebration established by President Lyndon B. Johnson in recognition of the white cane as both a tool and a symbol of independence for the blind. One hundred and fifty blind and visually impaired program participants walked together down Calle Ocho to raise awareness about the importance of programs like those offered at Miami Lighthouse.
We are especially grateful for the City of Miami Police Department and the Department of Fire-Rescue, event Emcee Gisella Aboumrad and sponsors of our wonderful event including: Uber, McDonald's, Tropical Financial Credit Union, Vispero, Verizon Tracfone, Ambutech, Mattingly Low Vision, Keiser University and 305 Hive.
White Cane Day 2023.
Friday, October 14th marked another highly successful National White Cane Day Walk for Miami Lighthouse. More than 150 advocates for White Cane Safety Laws joined us in our walk through the streets of Miami's Calle Ocho. This iconic street symbolizes the many achievements of our community just as the "white cane" stands as the symbol of independence for the blind and visually impaired. Like accessible technology, the white cane is an essential tool that gives blind people the ability to achieve full and independent lives. It allows us to move freely and safely from place to place—whether it's at work, at school, or around our communities.
White Cane Day 2022.
Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate our successes through in-kind donations, event support, sponsorship, and more, including: our emcee Jammin' Johnny Caride from EL ZOL 106.7 FM, lunch sponsor McDonald's, Uber, Florida Blue Medicare, OrCam, Meraki Wellness & Healing Inc., Vispero, Tracfone, Tropical Financial Credit Union, Ambutech, 2VDG Jane Colona and many others.
This year’s “White Cane Day Walk & Ceremony” was a winner with more than 100 blind and visually impaired Miami residents in attendance for the annual walk on the streets of Miami. Emceed by El Zol 106.7's on-air talent, Jammin Johnny Caride elected officials and community leaders joined in on the special festivities. “White Cane Day” is a national observance, established by President Lyndon Johnson in 1964. The day celebrates the many achievements of the blind and visually impaired and their important symbol of independence, the white cane. Escorted by City of Miami Police and Fire Departments, the walk was led by Grand Marshals including Miami-Dade County Commissioners Eileen Higgins and Sally Heyman, City of Miami Commissioner Joe Carollo, Miami-Dade County Public School Board Member Lucia Baez-Geller, representatives from the Florida Division of Blind Services Miami District Office, Lions for the Blind, and Billy The Marlin. Event sponsors include presenting sponsors Florida Blue, High Standard Home Care and Uber, along with McDonald’s, Starbucks, OrCam, Vispero, Ambutech, Lions for the Blind, TracFone and others.
White Cane Day 2021
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2020 White Cane Day Video Program
Click here to visit our White Cane Day testimonial page. In previous years, we have held a procession of more than 100 blind and visually impaired Miamians walking with white canes and guide dogs to raise awareness about the white cane. This year however, due to the Coronavirus pandemic and in keeping with the times of social distancing, we had to forgo a 56-year tradition and bring you White Cane Day virtually. This is the one time of year we ask our grateful clients to give back to this remarkable place that many call their second home, and you did. The 2020 White Cane Day event was a phenomenal show of support from our community and because of their generosity this year’s event raised more funds than ever before. We hope you enjoy the program video above.
Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired celebrated National White Cane Day on Tuesday, October 15, 2019. White Cane Day is a national observance, established by President Lyndon Johnson in 1964. The day is set aside to celebrate the many achievements of the blind and visually impaired, and their important symbol of independence, the white cane.
White Cane Day 2019.
A special thank you to Miami Mayor Francis X. Suarez and Billy the Marlin, whom lead this year’s White Cane Day walk along with the City of Miami Police Department and Fire & Rescue Department. The procession, including more than 100 blind and visually impaired Miamians walking with white canes and guide dogs, as well as many sighted volunteers, began at 601 SW 8th Ave., went down 8th street and then back to the Miami Lighthouse. Emcee Gisella Aboumrad, Award Winning Actress and Writer, continued our celebration inside with music by our Miami Lighthouse’s musicians and a delicious lunch.
City of Miami Mayor Francis X. Suarez, President & CEO Virginia A. Jacko, and Billy the Marlin
City of Miami Police Department and City of Miami Fire-Rescue
We thank our participating event sponsors, which included presenting sponsor Florida Blue, in addition to, sponsors OrCam, Mass Mutual Miami, Lions for the Blind, Tracfone, Telefonica, Ambutech, Walgreens Store #15994, Einstein’s Bros. Bagels #2300 and Burger King Store #12778. It is through the help of our dedicated supporters that we are able to provide transformative services and program to thousands each year.
Presenting Sponsor Florida Blue and Billy the Marlin
Lions Representatives
Volunteers from Sponsor Telefonica
Tracfone Volunteers
Miami Lighthouse for the Blind celebrated nearly 90 years of service to the blind and visually impaired community on National White Cane Day in Miami on Monday, October 15th. Escorted by City of Miami Police, over 200 people of all ages walked from Miami Lighthouse, at 601 SW 8th Ave., down 8th street and back. Miami-Dade County Commissioner's Sally Heyman and Eileen Higgins led the way as Grand Marshalls.
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The celebration continued with food and music featuring our Miami Lighthouse United Voices Choir who provided a joyful rendition of "We are Family" as everyone joined in with song and dance.
Ron Magill, Goodwill Ambassador at Zoo Miami, delighted the crowd as the emcee and a special presentation was made by Doug Bartel, Senior Director of Business Development and Media Relations at Florida Blue, about the changing healthcare landscape.
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The event also showcased a first-of-its-kind 3-D map for the blind developed by John Stuart, AIA, executive director of FIU College of Communication, Architecture + The Arts | Miami Beach Urban Studios, and our Miami Lighthouse orientation and mobility instructors and our clients.
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A big thank you to our presenting sponsor Florida Blue and all of our sponsors including MassMututal Miami, Vanda Pharmaceuticals, Lions for the Blind, OrCam, Walgreens #15994, Ms. Cheezious and Burger King #12778 for making the event a great success.
Miami Lighthouse for the Blind celebrated over 85 years of service to the blind and visually impaired community on National White Cane Day in Miami on Monday, October 16th. Nearly, 250 people of all ages, escorted by City of Miami Police and Fire Departments, walked from Miami Lighthouse, at 601 S.W. 8th Ave., around the block and back, where the celebration continued with food and music featuring Miami Lighthouse Music Program musicians.
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Emceed by NBC-6 Chief Meteorologist John Morales the event featured a special presentation by Florida Blue Senior Director of Business Development, Doug Bartel. City of Miami Police Department and Department of Fire-Rescue were also acknowledged and honored at the event. |
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Serving as grand marshals were District Administrator of the Florida Division of Blind Services Juan Carlos Diaz, Miami Lighthouse Chairman of the Board Louis Nostro and representing the Marlins Foundation Billy the Marlin. Special guest Paul Schroeder, past Vice President of the American Foundation for the Blind and representative of Aira, gave a presentation about the newest technology Aira has to offer.
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We thank our participating sponsors which included Florida Blue, MassMutual Miami, Lions for the Blind, Vanda Pharmaceuticals, Aira, OrCam Technologies, Walgreens Store #2544, Starbucks Store #8506 and Burger King Store #12778. Thank you to all of our supporters of White Cane Day as proceeds benefit services and programs provided by Miami Lighthouse.
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Emcee John Morales, Chet Jawor of Vanda Pharmaceuticals, Leo Manteca of MassMutual Miami, Lion Alan Campbell and Lion Jim Campbell representing Lions for the Blind, District Administrator of the Florida Division of Blind Services Juan Carlos Diaz, Paul Schroeder of Aira and CEO Virginia Jacko. |
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Miami Lighthouse for the Blind celebrated 85 years of service to the blind and visually impaired community on National White Cane Day in Miami on Friday, October 14th. An estimated 200 people of all ages, escorted by City of Miami Police and Fire Departments, walked from Miami Lighthouse, at 601 S.W. 8th Ave., down 8th Street and back, where the celebration continued with food and music featuring Miami Lighthouse Music Program musicians.
This year Uber and Miami Lighthouse launched a partnership aimed at expanding mobility options for blind and visually impaired riders and helped raise awareness of the White Cane Laws by reinforcing best practices to South Florida driver-partners. Other highlights of this year’s celebration, emceed by Ron Magill, Goodwill Ambassador at Zoo Miami, included Grand Marshal Billy the Marlin and presentations by Penny Shaffer, Market President at Florida Blue, Denise Valkema of Miami National Federation of the Blind and Paul Edwards of the Florida Council of the Blind. The Miami Lions Club and its Foundation were also present to help lead the way at the walk.
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We thank our participating sponsors which include included Florida Blue, UBER, Vanda Pharmaceuticals, Lions for the Blind, Spine Solutions, OrCam, Law Office of Benedict P. Kuehne, P.A., Breakfast sponsored by Walgreens Store #2544, and lunch sponsored by Burger King Store #12778. Thank you to all of our supporters of White Cane Day as proceeds benefit services and programs provided by Miami Lighthouse.
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The White Cane Day Walk
White Cane Day is the day of the year when clients give back to Miami Lighthouse and enable us to help others who need vision rehabilitation. Grateful clients solicit donations from family, friends, neighbors and coworkers. Hugo Meneses, Lola Zuniga and Herb Klein were recognized as the top fundraisers at this year’s White Cane Day event. With client support, in-kind donations and sponsorships by Florida Blue, the Marlins Foundation and Lions for the Blind, this year’s event raised $13,000.
An estimated 200 people of all ages participated in our White Cane Day walk on October 15th. Escorted by City of Miami Police and Fire Departments, they walked from Miami Lighthouse, down 8th Street and back, where the celebration continued with food and music featuring Miami Lighthouse Music Program musicians, guest speakers and special presentations. The keynote speaker was Penny Shaffer, Market President South Florida, Florida Blue. NBC 6’s Chief Meteorologist John Morales was the emcee. Grand Marshals were Senator Anitere Flores, representing the Miami-Dade County Legislative Delegation; Commissioner Sally A. Heyman, representing the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners; Ramón Casas, Chair, Miami Lighthouse Board of Directors; Juan Carlos Diaz, District Administrator, District 12 Florida Division of Blind Services; Lion Ildefonso Ortega, District Governor 35-N; and Billy the Marlin.
The event was sponsored by Florida Blue, the Marlins Foundation and Lions for the Blind with musical entertainment provided by Miami Lighthouse musicians and instructors. We express appreciation Avison Young for providing breakfast and to Al Cabrera for providing cheese burgers for lunch from Burger King #12778.
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Far left emcee John Morales and Board Chair Ramon Casas, front row left Board Director Donna Abood with Avison Young participants
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Virginia Jacko, President & CEO, Rhys Filmer,
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On Wednesday, October 15th an estimated 200 people of all ages escorted by City of Miami Police and Fire Departments walked together from Miami Lighthouse, at 601 S.W. 8th Ave., down 8th Street and back, where the celebration continued with food and music featuring Miami Lighthouse Better Chance Music Production Program™ musicians, guest speakers and special presentations. NBC 6’s Chief Meteorologist John Morales was the emcee and Grand Marshals were Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen; Lion Juan Tejera, Immediate Past District Governor 35-N; LtCol Tony Colmenares, Director, City of Miami Veterans Services; Dave Hagemann, Guiding Eyes for the Bind; and Billy the Marlin representing The Marlins Foundation.
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Presentations were be made by Molina Healthcare of Florida and OrCam Technologies. As the signature sponsor of the event Dr. Mark Bloom, CMO of Molina Healthcare, discussed techniques for navigating today’s health care system. Rhys Filmer discussed OrCam’s technologically advanced device unique in its ability to provide visual aid through a discreet wearable platform and simple easy-to-use interface which serves to enhance the daily lives of people with vision loss.
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Participating sponsors include Molina Healthcare of Florida, OrCam Technologies and Noven Pharmaceuticals. Breakfast was sponsored by Starbucks Mary Brickell, Chik-fil-A, Arahis Bakery, Publix, Miami Sunshine Lions Club, American Fruit, Lion Dilma Rodrigues, Cecilia Ferrer, and lunch sponsored by Burger King #12778, Lions for the Blind and Susie Wahab.
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Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired celebrated White Cane Day in Miami on Tuesday, October 15, 2013. Over 200 people walked from the Miami Lighthouse down S.W. 7th Street, across to S.W. 8th Street, and back, led by City of Miami Mayor Tomas P. Regalado, Florida State Representative David Richardson, Julius Davis, District Administrator, Division of Blind Services, Ivonne Perez-Suarez, Consumer Advocate at Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and Billy the Marlin. The celebration continued with good food, musical entertainment provided by Miami Lighthouse Better Chance Music Production Program™ musicians and instructors, and presentations by special guests.
At this year’s event, Miami Lighthouse honored Barbara Moyer, Manager of Talking Books Library, Miami-Dade Public Library System, for her hard work and dedication throughout her years of service. The keynote speaker at the event was Julius Davis, District Administrator of Division of Blind Services, who also entertained guests by taking part in the musical performance. Participating sponsors included Noven Pharmaceuticals, Wal-Mart, tropical Financial Credit Union and Lions for the Blind. Breakfast was sponsored by Starbucks Coffee Company, American Fruit & Produce and Susie Wahab and lunch was sponsored by Burger King, Lions for the Blind and Sonia Zamora.
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Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired celebrated White Cane Day in Miami on Monday, Oct. 15, 2012. An estimated 200 people of all ages led by Grand Marshals Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez and State Representative Luis Garcia walked from Miami Lighthouse, at 601 S.W. 8th Ave., east down 7th Street, across to 8th Street, and then continued the celebration with food, music featuring Miami Lighthouse Better Chance Music Production Program™ musicians, keynote speakers and special presentations. “I am honored and excited to serve as Grand Marshal of this year’s White Cane Day,” said Mayor Gimenez. “Miami Lighthouse for the Blind is one of Miami-Dade County’s premiere non-profit organizations, and they have organized a fun-filled day aimed at educating the public on blindness issues and raising awareness of the White Cane Law, which protects blind and visually impaired pedestrians.”
White Cane Day is set aside to celebrate the achievements of people who are blind or visually impaired and the important symbol of blindness, the white cane. The signature sponsor of the event, Waste Pro USA, unveiled a new “Side Door Service Program,” for blind and visually impaired attendees, a door service trash pick-up, one of the first of its kind.
This year’s event included keynote speakers Paul Edwards, President of the Florida Council of the Blind and Earl Oaks, President of the National Federation of the Blind, Greater Miami-Dade Chapter. Participating sponsors included Waste Pro USA and Noven Pharmaceuticals. Breakfast was sponsored by Lions Club Miami-Guatemala and Starbucks and lunch was sponsored by Burger King, Lions Home for the Blind, FUZE, and American Fruit and Produce. Special recognition was given to Michelle Levy and her team at the Division of Blind Services, as well as, District Governor Juan Tejera and participating Lions.
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Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired celebrated White Cane Day in Miami on Friday, Oct. 14, 2011. Almost 200 people walked from Miami Lighthouse across 8th Street and down to 7th Avenue, raising awareness about the White Cane Laws. White Cane Day commemorates the independence of the blind and visually impaired community. “White Cane Day is important for Miami-Dade County residents because it makes people more aware of the tools used by individuals who are blind or visually impaired that allow them to lead independent, productive lives,” said Virginia A. Jacko, President & CEO of Miami Lighthouse. “White Cane Day is even more special for us this year, as Miami Lighthouse celebrates its 80 years of service along with the abilities and achievements of people with blindness or visual impairments.”
This year’s event included a ceremony honoring outgoing Florida Division of Blind Services District Administrator Gail Sterner which was presented by Paul Edwards, Chair of Florida Rehabilitation Council for the Blind, and Virginia A. Jacko. The White Cane Day Grand Marshals were Florida State Representative Luis Garcia and City of Miami Commissioner Francis Suarez, and the keynote speaker was David New, Founder of Ability Explosion.
We thank Amerigroup Community Care the signature sponsor of the event and our other event sponsors: Noven Pharmaceuticals, breakfast sponsored by Miami Guatemala Lions Club, Starbucks and Arahis Bakery, lunch provided through the generosity of Burger King and Lions for the Blind.
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Friday, Oct. 15th was White Cane Day in Miami and across the nation. The blind and visually impaired community of Miami-Dade County assembled at Miami Lighthouse to commemorate this historic day celebrating the independence of the blind and visually impaired community.
More than 150 participants of all ages walked from the Miami Lighthouse, across 8th Street and down to 7th Avenue and then continued the celebration with food and music. The keynote speaker for this year was Sandra Hix, President of the Local Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind. The event was sponsored by Standard Chartered Private Bank and Amerigroup Community Care. According to board director John Harriman, Senior Director of Standard Chartered and Grand Marshall of the White Cane Day walk, “It is fitting that our bank sponsored this important event as our motto is ‘Seeing is Believing’ and today our bank is celebrating World Sight Day.” Steven Roca from Amerigroup Community Care accepted a plaque honoring Amerigroup’s continued dedication to supporting White Cane Day over the years.
The walk included program participants from the Miami Lighthouse, many representatives from the community, especially members from the local Coral Way Colombian Lions Club who provided the breakfast, American Legion Honor Guard and other community leaders. Lunch was provided through the generosity of Burger King Store 12778. Standard Chartered provided the White Cane Day tee shirts for all participants.
For the Miami-Dade and Monroe County individuals who are blind or have
significant vision impairment, White Cane Day is considered to be
“Independence Day,” symbolized by the white cane and dog guide that assist
many people for safe travel and mobility. The long white cane and guide
dog also represent the ability to live independently and contribute to the
community.
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Over 175 Miami Lighthouse clients, staff members and guests attended the Miami Lighthouse White Cane Day Pre-Event Celebration on Friday, September 24 at My Destiny Banquet Hall. Guests enjoyed a night of music, delicious food and dancing, as well as numerous prizes raffled off to guests. Raffle prizes included a 60-Minute Swedish Massage Session donated by Magda Bibiana Peralta L.M.T, an Avon basket donated by Lourdes Rodriguez, an O’Mara’s Irish Cream gift set and Sony CD AM/FM Cassette Recorder donated by Hugo Meneses, a Goya gift basket donated by Goya Foods of Florida, Inc., a still life painted and donated by Zara Mekertin and a Fitness Evaluation and Personal Training session donated by The Personal Touch Fitness.
Special thanks to pre-event sponsors: City National Bank and Union de Ciegos Hispanos en Estados Unidos Inc., as well as those that attended. All White Cane Day event proceeds will benefit the Social Group Activities (SGA) Program. SGA offers leisure activities for adults at the Miami Lighthouse that aid in perfecting dexterity necessary for Braille. Field trips to local parks, museums and other areas of interest, group discussions and language classes are also available.
White Cane Day festivities will take place on October 15 at the Miami
Lighthouse for the Blind beginning at 8:30 am. All are encouraged to
attend and take part in the walk for White Cane Safety. For more
information click on the Upcoming Events, White Cane Day at the top left
section of this web page.
More than 150
clients and guests gathered at Miami Lighthouse on October 15th to
celebrate National White Cane Day. Attendees participated in a walk around
Little Havana accompanied by City of Miami Police Commander David Sanchez
and fellow officers. Following the walk, keynote speaker Paul Edwards,
Director of Access Services at Miami-Dade College North Campus, and Dan
Howe of the Miami-Dade Office of ADA Coordination addressed the crowd
about the importance of the White Cane Laws and the rights of blind and
visually impaired pedestrians. Special thanks to event sponsor, AMERIGROUP
Community Care, the Coral Way Colombian Lions Club for providing
breakfast, and Burger King & Lions for the Blind, Inc. for providing
lunch.
Miami Lighthouse Board Member John Harriman, President & CEO Virginia A. Jacko and John Clapp led the White Cane Safety Day Walk-a-Thon October 15. White Cane Safety Day, a national observance, educates the public on blindness issues and the White Cane Law, which protects blind and visually impaired pedestrians. This year’s keynote speaker was Danelle D'Aquanni Umstead, a visually impaired female athlete currently training to compete as an alpine ski racer in the 2010 Paralympics.
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