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"We are convinced that there is greatness waiting to be unleashed in every single one of us. Anyone should be able to accomplish their dreams, regardless of their sight condition. And we believe that everyone should have access to tools that can make that possible."
You may think that independence is granted to everyone, and something as simple as going out to get your mail should have zero difficulties, but that’s not the case, the reality is very different:
Sunu was created with a single purpose; to empower visually impaired individuals to achieve independence, as a step further to create a world where everyone gets a fair chance in life.
* Sunu was featured on Forbes for helping blind people maintain social distance.
People can feel the freedom with Sunu band on their side.
In a nutshell, the Sunu band looks like a smartwatch but it can warn you whenever there are objects and people up to 16 feet away. The range is customizable so it can be used for indoors or outdoor spaces. It works like the warning when you park your car, the closer you get to something, the more it will vibrate. It protects their upper body from tree branches, signs, and things not detected by their white cane.
The Sunu band is not a prototype, it's a proven product that helps blind communities across the globe in more than 30 countries.
*Sunu is a for-profit company and your donations are not eligible for tax deductions. This is not an investment, contributing to this campaign will not grant you company stock. By contributing to this campaign you declare to have read and accept our terms of use and privacy policy.
How you can help
With your help, this Christmas we can give visually impaired people the gift of freedom to pursue their dreams. Our goal is to sponsor at least 50 Sunu bands to people in need so they can have a strong headstart for 2021.
Additionally you will also be contributing to improving the product at later stages and hopefully bring down the cost even further to make it affordable to a larger portion of the population worldwide.
If we exceed our goal of raising $14,950, for every $2 dollars, Sunu will add $1 more.
How we will donate
We already have a waiting list of people who need this device and it keeps growing! Sunu will sponsor the first 10 units and for every $299 raised, we will give someone a brand new Sunu band for Christmas.
We will post stories and photos from people receiving your donations on this page, check the tab “Lives Changed” to read them.
Every dollar counts, please help us sponsor a Sunu band and join us to help empower the blind community.
How Sunu band is changing people's lives
"My friend loves his Sunu. He’s been completely blind for over 15 years and the Sunu Band lets him move around with more confidence than ever before. I haven’t seen him so happy in years.” -Jeffrey R.
“I am totally blind in my left eye and legally blind in my right eye. Glaucoma has reduced my peripheral vision. I wear my Sunu Band on my left wrist, it enables me to be aware of and have warning of people coming up, something which used to startle me, and suddenly cutting across my path.” -Ray Shotton
“I thought I would be overwhelmed figuring out all the features but it is very simple to navigate with the mobile app and even just playing with it. I am very impressed and look forward to hiking with the Sunu band.” -Donna B.
Sponsor a Sunu band and join us to help empower the blind community!
If you would like to ask us any questions, please reach out to us on Facebook or via email at hello@sunu.com
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