Prairie Vision Vermilion Hosted Fundraising Bake Sale For Optometry Giving Sight

From left, Skye Granigan, Ashley Langdown, Dr. Tanya Jones-Greenwood, Leanne Martin. Not pictured: Carrie Beauchamp, Jorianne Kwasnycia-Tschetter, Dr. Calista Trenerry. photo Sonya Lee

To welcome in October, Prairie Vision Vermilion celebrated more than just another year of serving Vermilion with exceptional eye care. It marked its anniversary with purpose. In honour of this milestone and in support of World Sight Day, the clinic hosted a bake sale to raise funds for a cause close to their hearts: Optometry Giving Sight.

The event, held on-site at Prairie Vision Vermilion, invited community members to indulge their sweet tooth for a good cause. A variety of baked goods, including cupcakes, cookies, and juice, were available throughout the day, with take-home treats also on offer. All proceeds from the sale went directly to Optometry Giving Sight, an international initiative dedicated to bringing sustainable vision care to underserved populations around the world.

Prairie Vision Vermilion believes that everyone deserves access to high-quality optical services.

Yet, around the world, millions suffered from preventable blindness and visual impairment simply due to lack of access to basic eye care. That was where Optometry Giving Sight stepped in.

Established in 2003, Optometry Giving Sight is a global organization that funds long-term solutions to prevent blindness and provide vision care. With over $23 million raised since its Inception, the organization has helped deliver vision care to more than 76 million people, provided training for over 14,000 local eye care professionals, and established 133 vision centers across more than 40 countries.

Their mission was not just to treat immediate needs but to build sustainable infrastructure by educating and equipping local communities. This means empowering people to care for their own and others’ vision, now and for generations to come.

While Prairie Vision Vermilion collects donations year-round, this year the team decided to actively participate in the World Sight Day Challenge throughout September and October. The anniversary bake sale was just one way the clinic engages the local community in this global effort.

“It felt like the perfect alignment of values and timing,” said the Prairie Vision Vermilion team.

“We are proud of the work we do here in Vermilion, and we know that supporting vision globally helps create a healthier, more equitable world.”

Whether someone was a longtime patient or simply a cupcake lover, the event offered a simple way to make a real difference. Guests stopped by Prairie Vision Vermilion, enjoyed some fresh baking, and left knowing their purchase helped someone, somewhere, see clearly for the first time.

For those who could not attend the bake sale but still want to contribute, Prairie Vision Vermilion will continue to accept donations in support of Optometry Giving Sight throughout the month.

Located in Vermilion, Alberta, Prairie Vision remains committed to providing top-tier eye care to individuals and families. With a dedicated team and a passion for community engagement, Prairie Vision Vermilion blends professional excellence with a personal touch.

Optometry Giving Sight is a global fundraising initiative that supports sustainable eye care services in communities where they are needed most. Working through a network of international partners, the organization addresses both immediate and long-term vision care needs around the world.