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2026 White Cane Walk

A walk that stops traffic and starts a celebration

Frequently Asked Questions


What should I expect at the event?

  • One-mile walk with a brand-new route
  • Post-walk celebration with live music, food trucks and family fun
  • Face painting, balloon artists, arts & crafts, bubbles and more
  • Cleveland Museum of Art's Mobile Art Van
  • Accessible activity booths
  • Use a blindfold and white cane with a Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist
  • Raffle baskets


How do I support White Cane Walk?

1. Attend the event and register by Saturday, May 23.

Registration is required to attend and walk-ins will not be permitted due to expected high attendance. We suggest a $25 per person donation at registration but appreciate any donation of personal significance.

Due to high participation rates, t-shirt sizes and availability are not guaranteed on the day of the event and walk-in registrations will not be permitted. Register with the link above or over the phone by calling 216-791-8118.

Not sure if you've registered? Click here to confirm your registration.

2. Donate to the event

3. Start a fundraising team

Fundraising teams help us raise critical dollars to support CSC’s mission. To start a team, click here and register. At the bottom of the registration form, select “create a new team.”

4. Donate to a fundraising team

5. Spread the word

Let your friends and family know about White Cane Walk! Tell everyone you’re celebrating the many ways individuals can navigate the visual world at this year’s White Cane Walk.


Should children be registered if they're attending?

This is a great event for families! Kids will have so much fun with our games, activities and more. Please register children above the age of 2.


What is a fundraising team?

Fundraising teams are the ultimate supporters – they help make White Cane Walk successful by raising funds, asking others to get involved by joining or donating to their team and raising awareness of the event and of CSC. Team captains who raise $500 by April 27 will be listed on the event t-shirt. Click here to view a step by step guide on how to create a team.

What is a team captain?

A White Cane Walk team captain is the head of their own fundraising team for the event. As team captain, you guide your fundraising team to reach your fundraising goal by recruiting teammates and asking for donations in support of your team.

To view a toolkit of ways to communicate with your network about your team, click here.


Can I support by sending a check?

You can send donations via check to the following address:

Cleveland Sight Center
PO Box 92944
Cleveland, OH 44194-2944

Include "White Cane Walk" on the memo line. If you are supporting a team, please include the team name as well. Make all checks payable to Cleveland Sight Center.

Please note: sending in a donation does not register you to attend the event. Please register online or over the phone at 216-791-8118.


What do the proceeds of this event go toward?

Funds raised will support the blind and visually impaired community by ensuring they have the tools and training to navigate the visual world.

These tools and training include:

  • Teaching a family with a baby how to adapt household items and toys to meet developmental milestones.
  • Ensuring children and adults have the assistive technology they need to succeed in school and work.
  • Providing low vision exams and training on many technologies and tools that allow individuals to live the lives they want with the vision they have.
  • Continuing to advocate for a world where the quality of one's sight does not determine the quality of one's life.
  • And so much more.

When will I receive my shirt and what color is it?

T-shirts will be available at check-in the day of the event. Reminder, due to high participation rates, t-shirt sizes and availability are not guaranteed on the day of the event. Colors are a surprise!

Is this a pet friendly event?

We anticipate many service animals will attend White Cane Walk, especially guide dogs and guide dogs in training. To ensure all working dogs are productive and helping their handlers, we ask all non-service animals stay home and not attend the event.

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