{"id":3174,"date":"2025-09-17T09:55:01","date_gmt":"2025-09-17T07:55:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/mail\/the-south-african-guide-dogs-association-launches-the-third-annual-wear-your-shades-day-campaign\/"},"modified":"2025-09-17T09:55:01","modified_gmt":"2025-09-17T07:55:01","slug":"the-south-african-guide-dogs-association-launches-the-third-annual-wear-your-shades-day-campaign","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/mail\/the-south-african-guide-dogs-association-launches-the-third-annual-wear-your-shades-day-campaign\/","title":{"rendered":"The South African Guide-Dogs Association launches the third annual Wear Your Shades Day Campaign"},"content":{"rendered":"

The South African Guide-Dogs Association launches the third annual Wear Your Shades Day Campaign<\/strong><\/p>\n

South Africa \u2013 The South African Guide-Dogs Association is proud to announce the launch of its third annual Wear Your Shades Day campaign, taking place nationwide on Friday, 17 October 2025. This initiative celebrates World Sight Month<\/em> by raising awareness about the importance of eye health and generating vital support for individuals with visual impairments.<\/p>\n

Wear Your Shades Day is more than just a fundraiser \u2014 it\u2019s a movement of solidarity. By purchasing a R20 sticker and wearing your favourite sunglasses, you help create a more inclusive society where everyone, regardless of ability, can experience freedom and independence.<\/p>\n

\u201cEvery year, our mission is to transform the lives of approximately 800 individuals through the provision of Assistance Dogs and long-cane training,\u201d<\/em> says Pieter Van Niekerk, spokesperson for the SA Guide-Dogs Association. Van Niekerk, who is visually impaired and a proud Guide Dog owner himself, adds: \u201cWear Your Shades Day is a fun and powerful way for the public to take part in making a tangible difference for people living with disabilities.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

How to Get Involved<\/strong><\/p>\n