New Look Eyewear and the Maman Dion Foundation help underpriviledge children see better

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During a press briefing held on September 29, New Look Eyewear announced its three-year commitment as a major partner with the Maman Dion Foundation.

 The Maman Dion Foundation helps with the education of thousands of underprivileged children in Québec by giving them clothing and material necessary to go to school and succeed.

“The quality of vision plays a very important role in learning and this creates a natural link between New Look Eyewear and the mission of the Maman Dion Foundation”, declared Mr. Martial Gagné, president of New Look Eyewear. “That is why, at the beginning of 2011, New Look gave glasses free of charge to children part of the program and needing vision correction.”

Eloquent Results

New Look Eyewear and the Maman Dion Foundation also took advantage of the press briefing to announce some 2011 campaign results.

In addition to receiving clothing and school material, 2, 212 children also received a certificate inviting them to have their eyes examined. Out of this number, 450 children received a free pair of glasses; a contribution of over $80,000.