Cont'd from previous Page - “Back in 1908, Prevent Blindness America began as an organization to prevent infants from suffering from unnecessary blindness,” said Hugh R. Parry, president and CEO of Prevent Blindness America. “And now, 100 years later, we have expanded that mission to include all ages. We thank all of those who have worked with us over the years to help us reach this amazing milestone of a century of saving sight.”
Exciting highlights of the event:
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The event raised more than $600,000 to support Prevent Blindness America’s ongoing programs.
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Willard Scott, “TODAY Show” regular and broadcast legend, was the emcee for the evening.
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Fellow actor Tom Sullivan presented the 2008 Visionary Award to Jane Seymour and Willard Scott presented the award to Major League Baseball star, Derrek Lee.
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Nearly 400 people enjoyed the cocktail reception, auction, dinner and awards presentations.
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Major sponsors of the event were Allergan, Alcon, Pfizer, VSP, Novartis, Essilor, Access Communications and Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal.
About Prevent Blindness America
Founded in 1908, Prevent Blindness America is the nation's leading volunteer eye health and safety organization dedicated to fighting blindness and saving sight. Focused on promoting a continuum of vision care, Prevent Blindness America touches the lives of millions of people each year through public and professional education, advocacy, certified vision screening training, community and patient service programs and research. These services are made possible through the generous support of the American public. Together with a network of affiliates, divisions and chapters, it's committed to eliminating preventable blindness in America. For more information, or to make a contribution to the sight-saving fund, call 1-800-331-2020 or visit us on the Web at www.preventblindness.org.
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