Giving Back- July 2009

In July this year I was blessed with the greatest opportunity within my workplace.
We constantly find ourselves thinking about salary renumerations and job promotions and forgetting to "give back'!!!
Time is the greatest issue and yet the worst excuse... We get caught up in the daily activities of our lives, "we dont have time to do good"
Use your time wisely:-)
Most organizations are involved in something called- "Corporate Social Responsibility"
What is Corporate Social Responsibility?
Corporate Social Responsibility is your opportunity to give back!

It is when a business contributes to the wellness of society

It is an awesome opportunity for you to piggyback and take advantage of the "GIVE BACK" initiative within your workplace without needing more time.
Enquire out about the CSR activity in your workplace and get involved!
I did it in July this year, and the experience was "LIFE-CHANGING", an experience I wouldn't trade for a million rand!

Here is a brief description of the release we did on the programme!

In July and August 2009 more than 30 000 South Africans experienced clearer vision.

Thanks to Onesight, a Luxottica Group Foundation who came to South Africa to deliver two clinicare programs, many rural underprivileged South Africans now have clear vision for the very first time. The first clinic took place in Kokstad from 13-25 July and the second in Kwa-Zulu Natal from 10-22 August 2009.

During these two-week clinics, 44 volunteers from Luxottica and Sunglass Hut offices around the world, in partnership with Oprah Winfrey's charity, Oprah's Angel Network (OAN), offered eye exams and eyewear to more than 15,000 people in need. The eyewear used is recycled and is originally collected at participating Luxottica retail stores and optometrists around the world. It is then cleaned and repaired at one of eight global Recycle Centers in Italy, Australia and the United States; boxed and shipped to the Clinic. Approximately 40,000 pairs of eyewear are taken on each Clinic.

"The need for vision care in South Africa is great," commented Wedaad Adams, Marketing co-ordinator, Sunglass Hut. To help give the gift of sight to all those in need, OneSight relies the support of its main sponsor Luxottica Group, one of the world's largest eyewear manufacturer, designer and distributors. Because of our vast ophthalmic global business structure and expertise we are uniquely positioned to give back to communities worldwide, providing free vision care and eyewear to those who cannot otherwise afford it."

Eyesight is a privilege that is often taken for granted. With approximately 250 million who suffer worldwide from poor vision it is within the poorer countries and communities where individuals suffer the most. What happens on these clinics is often life changing. Some individuals see properly for the first time in their lives, others are able to read their bible again after 10 years. Children who have suffered in the classroom and deemed stupid are able to achieve outstanding results.

With a passion to supply basic eye care to everyone, Onesight came to South Africa to give the remarkable gift of sight to many fellow South Africans in need.