Shades Day is more than a day to wear your favourite pair of sunglasses, it’s a chance to make a difference for people living with visual impairment.
Every day, the South African Guide-Dogs Association helps people with visual impairments experience greater independence, confidence and freedom through guide dogs, orientation and mobility training, assistive devices and other life-changing services.
By taking part in Shades Day, you’re helping us continue this vital work. Your R20 donation can help provide the training, care and support that gives someone the confidence to navigate the world more independently.
So grab your shades, get involved and help us shine a light on independence.
Buy a R20 Sticker. Wear your shades. Make a difference. Change a life.

Your R20 Sticker
Your Favourite Trendy Shades
Your Support and Raise Awareness
Purchase a Digital Sticker
Visit a Participating Reseller Nationwide
Order in Bulk for Your School or Corporate by Emailing NicoleB@guidedog.org.za for Bulk Orders

Enter our Shades Day Competition!
1. Buy your official Shades Day R20 Sticker
2. Wear your favourite trendy shades on the 16th October 2026
3. Take a photo with your shades
4. Share it on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok or LinkedIn
5. Tag (Instagram) @sa_guide_dogs, (Facebook) SA Guide-Dogs, (TikTok) @guidedogssa, (LinkedIn) SA Guide-Dogs and use #ShadesDay #SAGuideDogs #ShareYourShine
COMPETITION CLOSES:
17 October 2026 at midnight (23h59)
WINNERS ANNOUNCEMENT:
4 November 2026

Get creative and stand a chance to WIN!
Together, we change lives.
Lives Transformed Annually
Active Guide Dogs in Service
Orientation & Mobility Clients Trained Annually

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