Cubacan Going to Bat for the Blind in Cuba
Here is how it works!
As you see in the picture we will put your name and autograph on a Cubacan bat. You donate at least $100 and cover the cost of shipping. Send us the name and a picture of the signature. along with a shipping address and we'll tell you exactly what it will cost.
100% of your donation will be used to help the blind in Cuba
- What exactly does that mean. It's simple, all of the donation will be used to purchase white canes. We estimate a minimum of 10 canes for every $100 donated. We are supporting the Reg's Wish Project which is sponsored by the Canadian Network on Cuba (CNC) and CDR in Cuba.
Christmas is coming!
- This is a great chance to treat yourself, but remember it would be a fantastic gift for a family member or a friends. All we need is a name and an autograph.
What to do?
- Email us at cubacankids@gmail.com. We'll get you a shipping quote. Send the donation to us and we'll take it from there. You can etransfer to the same email address (auto deposit) If you prefer another method, let us know and we'll work it out.
Reg's Wish!
You can find full details of the campaign below.
Cubacan 2023 "Reg's Wish"
The Challenge
- Covid has made life difficult for all Cubans. For those with little or no sight, the daily challenges are immense. "Reg's Wish" will find ways to help these people. The CNC, Canadian Network on Cuba and Gerardo's CDR, Committees for Defense of the Revolution have partnered to make this happen. This is the second time the two have joined forces. CNC and CDR helped Cubacan ship close to 1,000 baseball bats to the Cuban National Series. You will see our goals are so simple, a white cane and dark glasses that can make such a difference. For every $10 donated we will deliver a white cane and/or dark glasses to a blind person in Cuba. Donating is easy. Go to our Donate section to see how you can help.
Who is Reg?
Reg Greve and his wife Ruth first visited Cuba in 2006, the first of many. Every trip he made a list of things that were needed and he would bring them next time. They also focused on baseball equipment for kids. When they couldn't carry everything they collected, they recruited friends/tourists to help. Over 70 of their equipment bags reached kids in Cuba. Reg passed away in September 2022. One of his last wishes was that their work continue. He asked that any 'In Memoriam' donations be given to our Cubacan projects.
Like so many Canadians who support Cuba, Reg was just an average guy, yet he accomplished so much.
Our Goals
White Canes
Dark Glasses for the Blind
Dark Glasses for the Blind
Something as simple as a white can can make a difference for a blind person. The Cuban Association for the Blind estimates there are currently 7,000 blind people in Cuba who don't have a cane. Such a simple thing can make a difference.
Dark Glasses for the Blind
Dark Glasses for the Blind
Dark Glasses for the Blind
There are several reasons that blind people wear dark glasses. People with sight loss commonly experience photophobia, also known as light sensitivity. Sunglasses can help people with photophobia protect the eyes from bright lights that may cause discomfort or further vision loss. Blind people wear non-prescription dark sunglasses to pr
There are several reasons that blind people wear dark glasses. People with sight loss commonly experience photophobia, also known as light sensitivity. Sunglasses can help people with photophobia protect the eyes from bright lights that may cause discomfort or further vision loss. Blind people wear non-prescription dark sunglasses to protect their eyes from ultraviolet light and physical debris.
Audio Books
Dark Glasses for the Blind
Audio Books
The third target on our list are audio books. For many blind people, particularly the elderly, braille is too difficult to learn. Once we have reached our first two goals, we will focus on sourcing audio books, with the hope of establishing at least one lending library.