Essilor of America and Luxottica North America Help Families in Need Receive Vision Care
Feb 1, 2021
Essilor Vision Foundation logo
Essilor of America and Luxottica North America are helping people in need around the country get essential vision care by donating to Essilor Vision Foundation (EVF). Each company made a significant contribution in 2020 of $50,000 to help EVF further its mission of eliminating poor vision and its lifelong consequences.
The two companies traditionally make these contributions in the fall during EVF's annual Golf Classic, an event that is often the foundation's biggest fundraising event of the year. This year, COVID-19 concerns and precautions led EVF to cancel its annual event. Fortunately, many golf donors stepped up to support the foundation in lieu of the tournament.
Essilor of America is EVF's founding sponsor and, in addition to this $50,000 donation, also supplies lenses and related services at no cost to EVF and the people it serves. Because of Essilor's generosity to EVF, over 1.5 million pairs of glasses have been provided to people in need since 2007. "We are powerful advocates for the cause of vision and we know that to truly make progress toward solving America's vision care crisis, we need to work together," says Rick Gadd, President, Essilor North America. "That is why we are proud to support EVF's efforts to improve lives by improving sight."
Luxottica North America's donation marks its second year supporting EVF. "As a leader in the industry, Luxottica is committed to creating broader access to and awareness around the importance of quality vision care," said Fabrizio Uguzzoni, President, Luxottica Wholesale North America. "We are proud to advocate for sight across the globe with partners like EVF to help people in need receive the life-changing benefits of good vision."
With the generosity and commitment of Essilor and Luxottica, EVF is helping underprivileged people live a better life through better sight. One way is through the foundation's free programs and services that provide lenses, frames and vision resources so eye doctors can be philanthropic and give back in their communities. Without charitable ODs, millions of people in this country would go without critical vision care.
The Foundation also collaborates with the majority of vision non-profits in the U.S. to address the lack of vision resources in low-income communities. EVF provides rental equipment, free lenses and lab services, and even completed prescription glasses to organizations that focus on vision services. EVF's partnerships are a key component in helping to deliver vision resources across the country so that people in the U.S. can see clearly.
"EVF believes it takes a community to serve the millions of people in the U.S. who need vision care. We could not do what we do without our donors," explains Becky Palm, President and Executive Director of EVF. "Thanks to the generous support of Essilor of America and Luxottica North America, EVF can continue to provide vision services to those who face challenges in these uncertain times."
Visit www.evfusa.org to learn more about how the foundation and its donors are working to bring clear vision to those who need it the most.
# # #
About Essilor Vision Foundation
We strive to give children a brighter future by helping them see the world more clearly. Since 2007, Essilor Vision Foundation has provided more than 1.5 million pairs of eyeglasses to individuals in need. Essilor Vision Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public, non-profit organization committed to eliminating poor vision and its lifelong consequences. To learn more visit www.evfusa.org.
Contact:
Meredith Marmurek
214-850-3642
Press Release Service by Newswire.com
Original Source: Essilor of America and Luxottica North America Help Families in Need Receive Vision Care
More News
Thousands of bottles of acetaminophen sold on Amazon recalled
Consumers reported finding discolored tablets, according to the recall notices.
Kroger laying off 3,000 corporate employees over 3 years amid increased AI use
Grocery store chain Kroger said it will lay off 3,000 corporate employees over the next three years as it ramps up its use of artificial intelligence to streamline operations.
Kroger laying off 3,000 corporate employees over 3 years amid increased AI use
Grocery store chain Kroger said it will lay off 3,000 corporate employees over the next three years as it ramps up its use of artificial intelligence to streamline operations.
Thousands of bottles of acetaminophen sold on Amazon recalled
Consumers reported finding discolored tablets, according to the recall notices.
Schumer: Republicans heading into midterms with 'enormous’ financial advantage
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) warned his Democratic colleagues that Senate Republican candidates have an “enormous” financial advantage heading into the final three weeks before Election Day and could drown Democrats’ chances of winning the Senate in a “tsunami” of last-minute spending. Schumer warned in a “Dear Colleague” letter circulated Tuesday that the “battle...
El-Sayed labels AI 'existential threat’
Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed (D) labeled AI an “existential threat” Tuesday, as he laid out a framework that aims to get the technology “under control.” El-Sayed, who is locked in a tight race with former Rep. Mike Rogers (R), called for a pause on frontier AI development and a ban on artificial superintelligence. “Right...
Is this the best time for US strategists to push for abandoning ambiguity on Taiwan?
For nearly five decades, the United States’ Taiwan policy has centred on strategic ambiguity by not declaring whether it would intervene militarily in a potential Taiwan conflict. This policy – designed to deter Beijing from using force while preventing Taipei from formally declaring independence – is being challenged by realist US strategists amid a broader debate over America’s role in the world, growing constraints on US military might and a shifting regional balance of power driven by...
Six Flags Magic Mountain shuts down second coaster amid safety concerns, rider death in Georgia
The closure comes after the park shut down X2, which had been the source of several lawsuits after riders complained of injuries.
US Army receives 1st Hanwha-made mobile howitzer system: report
The U.S. Army has received its first South Korean-made mobile howitzer system as part of efforts to replace its aging artillery systems, a U.S. defense news outlet reported Monday. The Mobile Tactical Cannon (MTC), manufactured by Hanwha Defense USA, a U.S. subsidiary of South Korea's Hanwha Aerospace Co., was displayed at a U.S. Army event held in Washington earlier this month, Defense News reported, citing U.S. Army officials. "We're excited to have that and get ready to test it," Brig. Gen. Robert Mikesh Jr., the Army's portfolio management executive for offensive fires, was quoted as saying. "And get that soldier feedback, that we think is so important." In August, Hanwha Defense USA was selected to provide prototypes based on a wheeled variant of the bestselling K9 Thunder self-propelled artillery for the MTC program, which aims to develop a highly mobile 155 mm artillery system to replace the Army's aging M777 towed howitzers. The contract calls for the delivery of six MTC prototypes, with an option for an additional 12 systems, and has a cumulative value of up to $262.9 million, a
Adding 'jeong' to technology
This year, the combined operating profits of Korea’s semiconductor companies are expected to soar well beyond 500 trillion won ($373 billion), reaching unprecedented levels. Some have likened this extraordinary performance to winning a lottery. But I see it differently. What we are witnessing today, I believe, is not a stroke of good fortune. Rather, it is the culmination of decades of perseverance, sacrifice and dedication. As Koreans know well, countless companies, engineers and technicians have worked since the 1970s to build the foundations of the nation’s semiconductor industry. After nearly half a century of accumulated effort, the seeds they planted are finally coming to fruition. A similar story of long-term commitment can be found in the rapid growth of international students choosing to study in Korea. In 2023, the Ministry of Education launched the Study Korea 300K Project, setting a goal of attracting 300,000 international students by 2027. That target has already been achieved ahead of schedule, with the number of international students in Korea surpassing 300,000 this
Delivery fee cap risks shifting costs to riders, consumers
Pending bills at the National Assembly proposing a cap on delivery platform fees charged to food businesses to reduce their financial burdens, particularly small businesses with limited customer bases, are raising questions about the effectiveness of the proposed changes. Industry experts have examined the current ecosystem, which consists of food-ordering platforms, participating businesses, customers who place orders and riders who deliver them. They found that the cap could reduce the burden on businesses using the platforms but shift that cost to other groups in the ecosystem, such as riders and consumers. Three bills proposing different versions of the cap are pending at the National Assembly. One was proposed by Rep. Lee Kang-ill of the ruling Democratic Party of Korea, a member of the National Policy Committee. He proposed capping the combined brokerage fee, payment processing fee and advertising expenses at 15 percent of an order's value, while imposing a separate cap and a minimum floor on delivery fees. Rep. Park Jeong-hun of the main opposition People Power Party (PPP) propo
N. Korea reports test-firing of 'tactical' ballistic missile to improve weapons systems
North Korea has test-fired a tactical ballistic missile to upgrade a key component of its weapons systems, which it called a "big success," the country's state media reported Tuesday. The report came a day after South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) detected multiple ballistic missiles launched from the Pyongyang area toward the East Sea. North Korea's missile administration "test-fired a tactical ballistic missile on Oct. 12 to confirm the success in the research for the technical upgrading of an important core element," the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported. The administration claimed that the upgrade "was a big success heralding an important change in improving the performance and sophistication of all offensive weapon systems," it added, describing the test as part of regular activities. The North did not disclose further details about the test-firing. The JCS earlier noted that North Korea launched multiple types of ballistic missiles, with one specific kind of missile flying more than 900 kilometers, and that South Korean and U.S. authorities were conducting a detailed
YOUR NEWS, OUR NETWORK.
Do you have Great News you want to tell the world?
Be it updates about your business or your community, you can make sure that it’s heard by submitting your story to our network reaching hundreds of news sites across 6 verticals.