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A Look into How We Give Sight

Posted  on May 6, 2013  by Giving //
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The loss of sight can have a dramatic impact on a person’s life, affecting a person’s family, and further, the community. We wanted to help alleviate that burden, and contribute to smart solutions to the issue of access to eye care. So we launched TOMS Eyewear, with a One for One give that saves and restores sight to people in need, and contributes to the long-term sustainability of eye care organizations around the world. 

Though we don’t claim to be eye care professionals, we do know how to find strong, responsible partners who deliver the One for One promise and are committed to sustainability.

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An infectious smile

Posted  on January 4, 2013  by Giving //
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Seventy-six-year-old Ganess walked for hours to Khandbari, a remote region in Nepal, to receive a cataract surgery in his right eye from TOMS lead Sight Giving Partner Seva Foundation. Once the procedure was complete and he could see once again, Ganess beamed with joy. The staff at Seva said his smile and excitement over his restored vision was infectious.

“I can’t wait to see my grandchildren and my animals.”

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Secrets to Sustainable Eye Care

Posted  on November 27, 2012  by Giving //
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By: Amanda Marr Chung
Senior Sight Program Manager, Seva Foundation

If you’re familiar with our stories of Sight Giving, empowered by TOMS Eyewear purchases,  you’ve read about Seva Foundation, TOMS’ lead Sight Giving Partner. Through Seva’s hard work and network of sustainable eye care organizations around the world via the dedication of professionals like Amanda Marr Chung, Senior Sight Program Manager at Seva, we are able to help give sight with every pair of TOMS Eyewear purchased. Read on as Amanda shares some secrets to sustainable eye care…

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On Aravind Eye Care System

Posted  on November 14, 2012  by Giving //
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Jessica Shortall, TOMS Director of Giving, joined the TOMS family in 2009. She recently returned from a trip to Madurai, India, where she had the opportunity to visit the Aravind Eye Care System with our lead Sight Giving Partner, Seva Foundation. Here, she’s delving into the details about that trip…

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Profiles in One for One: With restored vision, Bhim returns to work

Posted  on November 5, 2012  by Giving //
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Name: Bhim Dalabar
Age: 52
Location: West Bengal, India
Giving Partner: Vivekananda Mission Asram Netra Niramay Niketan (VMANNN)
Service Provided: Cataract surgery

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