$15000 FOR VISION
The Rotary Club of Hamilton presented the Vision Cares Project with a $15,000 cheque at their last Rotary meeting. The Vision Cares project is part of the District Matching Grant (matching $2000). The Rotary Club of Hamilton helped pilot the Vision Cares project a number of years ago. The concept was to have all children at Cathy Wever School have eye exams and supply glasses and frames to those who require them for free. The pilot showed the great need for eye care in schools, helping many children to see and engage in learning and literacy. The Vision Cares program has grown to include every elementary and high school in Hamilton. Over 5,000 children have had vision testing and more than 400 will receive eye glasses for a minimal cost of $10 and another 409 were to see the Pediatric Ophthalmologist at McMaster. The Rotary Club of Hamilton was able to leverage their funds with a Rotary District Grant to support the Vision Cares Program with a $15,000 cheque. The picture was taken at our weekly lunch meeting to demonstrate the impact Rotary can make in the lives of children across our community.
Pictured (L to R): Past President Alex Moroz, President Nancy Baker and Past President Brad Spencer.