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Glenmuir, part of The Ruia Group, has thrown their support behind international eye care charity Orbis UK, to help raise awareness for their See My Future appeal. For three months, until 23rd June, all public donations to the appeal will be doubled by the UK government.
In many parts of the world, avoidable sight loss means children are dropping out of school. Issues such as refractive error, cataract and strabismus (severe squint) can all impede a child’s ability to see the blackboard, their text books and their teachers. In some cases children are dropping out of school to care for an adult with sight-loss
See My Future aims to raise £850,000 and the UK government will match every pound, up to £2 million, which will help save the sight of thousands of children and adults around the world.
All of the money matched by the UK government will go directly towards expanding Orbis’s project in Nepal which screens and treats children with sight loss, enabling them to attend school and face a brighter future. All individual donations will support the charity’s vital sight saving work across the world, wherever it is needed most.
The Ruia Group will be promoting the appeal to thousands of their customers via Glenmuir, Sock Shop and Belledorm’s websites and social media channels.
Rebecca Cronin, Orbis UK CEO says: “With a simple eye exam and a pair of glasses, a child’s life can be transformed. Clear sight opens up a future of possibilities – children can return to school, play with their friends and contribute to society, breaking the cycle of poverty.
“With the UK government’s Aid Match scheme, our See My Future appeal really will have twice the impact - just £5.50 doubled to £11 could provide two new pairs of glasses for children struggling to see in school.
“We are so grateful to The Ruia Group and their amazing companies for getting behind our See My Future appeal. Together, we can raise awareness of the unfairness of avoidable blindness and through the generous publics’ support, help adults and children regain their vision and independence all around the world.”
Mikhel Ruia, Glenmuir Managing Director says: “We are delighted to be supporting Orbis in their work to change a child’s life by giving them the gift of sight. The Ruia Group have supported Orbis for nearly a decade and we are proud to now have Glenmuir joining our other family business brands in supporting Orbis’ vision and work across the world”.
Orbis UK’s See My Future appeal runs until 23rd June. To find out more and double the impact of your donation, visit: www.orbis.org.uk/en/see-my-future