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Optelec Joins the Boston Vision 5K Run & Walk in a Collaborative Mission to Improve the Lives of the Blind and Visually Impaired
SAN DIEGO (May 26, 2009) – Optelec US Inc., a world leader in innovative and life-changing assistive technologies for the blind and visually impaired, is a proud sponsor and participant of the 2009 Vision 5K Run & Walk. Optelec is honored to be a part of the event’s mission to raise awareness and vital funding for programs and services that benefit those who are blind or visually impaired. This distinctive event will be held at Boston College on Sunday, June 7, and offers the unique opportunity for blind and sighted participants to run or walk side-by-side.
“The Vision 5K Run & Walk and its cause are perfectly aligned with Optelec’s mission to improve the quality of life and mobility for our users by reaching out with simple and effective assistive technology solutions,” said Andre Hardy, vice president of sales and marketing for Optelec US Inc. “Optelec is pleased to be a part of such an inspirational event, which pulls together a collective collaboration of many organizations that demonstrate the same passion and commitment to the blind and visually impaired community.”
In its advancement of low vision electronic technology, Optelec is dedicated to creating the highest-quality, most technologically advanced products possible to help the millions of people worldwide who are living with low vision, and their visual impairment due to eye diseases or uncorrected refractive errors. For more than two decades, Optelec has been committed to product intelligence and innovation with low vision solutions ranging from desktop electronic video magnifiers, USB video magnifiers to hand-held portable and compact video magnifiers. Additionally through Optelec’s subsidiary company, ShopLowVision.com, more than 4,000 daily living solutions are offered, such as large remote controls and bold-contrast measuring cups. All products help those who are in school, on-the-go, at-home or at-work.
“Now that I have my hand-held CCTV I am able to read my Bible and read the recipe box to make my family brownies,” stated 10 year-old Optelec user Ava. “I also like to take pictures of people’s faces with the freeze frame, it makes me laugh! Especially my mom, she makes funny faces.”
Proceeds from the Vision 5K benefit Boston-based g: The Vision 5K Run & Walk event proceeds will benefit the following outstanding groups that support the blind and visually impaired, including Carroll Center for the Blind, MAB Community Services, National Braille Press, and Perkins School for the Blind.
For more information, call 800-335-7970 or visit www.optelec.com and www.vision5k.org.
Event Details
The Vision 5K Run & Walk and activities will be held on Sunday, June 7, at Boston College, 140 Commonwealth Avenue, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467, Main Gate. The Kids Fun Run will being at 9:30 a.m. and the 5K will start at 10 a.m.
About Optelec US Inc.
Optelec (www.Optelec.com) was founded in 1985 and is recognized as the worldwide market leader in providing innovative solutions for the blind, visually impaired and learning disabled. In January 2007, Tieman US, Holding Company to Optelec US Inc., spun off ShopLowVision.com (www.ShopLowVision.com) and LowVision.com (www.LowVision.com) as subsidiary sister companies, providing the one-stop-shop for optical, non-optical and daily living aids, products, solutions and education for eye care professionals and consumers.
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Contact:
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Courtney Berg BERKMAN, PR for Optelec +1 (619) 231-9977 (office) +1 (305) 773-6592 (mobile) |
Kelly O’Neill Optelec, ShopLowVision.com, LowVision.com Marketing Coordinator +1 (800) 826-4200 x227 (office) |