Each year we hold a pancake breakfast in recognition of White Cane Safety Day. This is a national observance celebrated on October 15 of each year since 1964. The date is set aside to celebrate the achievements of people who are blind or visually impaired and the important symbol of blindness and tool of independence, the white cane.

Our third annual pancake breakfast fundraiser was a great success. This year’s event was held at the Gales Ferry Firehouse. Breakfast included pancakes with maple syrup, eggs, and sausages in generous proportions. Positive reviews for the “best pancakes ever”.

The success of the breakfast was due to the combined efforts of multiple volunteers including seven Coast Guard cadets and chef Chris Lusk and family in the kitchen to name just a few.

There were many raffle prizes and fabulous door prizes courtesy of local businesses and donors. One lucky winner scored a $250 gift card to Bob’s Furniture! Other prizes included a stay at Foxwoods Casino, Alexa Dots, and gift cards for everything from restaurants to hair salons. Mitlitsky Egg Farm in Lebanon donated the eggs and Nanette Budick donated the juice, coffee, and milk.

We are looking forward to an even better White Cane Pancake Breakfast next year.