White Cane Day Celebration Held in Beckley
A White Cane Day celebration was held in Beckley, WV, organized by Colten Sweeney and the WV Eye Can Lions Club. The event brought together community members and organizations to raise awareness for the visually impaired, promote independence, and share…
Bluefield Beckley Oak Hill, WV, October 15, 2026 —
A White Cane Day celebration was held in Beckley, West Virginia, bringing community members and organizations together around awareness of visual impairment, independence and available resources. The event was organized by Colten Sweeney and the WV Eye Can Lions Club.
According to the information provided, the gathering focused on raising awareness for people who are visually impaired and promoting independence. It also provided an opportunity to share information about resources available to the community. No specific programs, demonstrations or resource providers were identified in the account.
The summary does not state when the celebration took place, where in Beckley it was held, how many people attended or which organizations participated. It also does not provide details about speeches, activities or materials shared at the event. Those details were not available in the information provided.
The account describes the event’s purpose and organizers but does not include statements from Sweeney, the WV Eye Can Lions Club or attendees. It does not specify whether the celebration was part of a larger program or whether any follow-up activities are planned.
As described, the Beckley event brought local community members and organizations together to draw attention to visual impairment and independence, while sharing information on resources. Further details about the gathering, including its date, attendance and specific resources discussed, were not provided.
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