This October, Delta Optical will be donating $30 from every pair of eye glasses sold towards pediatric eye care in Tanzania, Malawi and Madagascar where cataracts are one of the leading causes of blindness in children.
Thursday October 13th is World Sight Day and Delta Optical is dedicating the entire month of October to this campaign in support of Seva Canada’s eye care programs in eastern Africa.
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Childhood blindness and low-vision caused by cataracts is up to 10x more prevalent in Africa than in Canada. A 15-minute life-changing eye operation for a child blinded by cataracts prevents an average of 50 years of blindness and allows a child to go to school, play with friends and reach their full potential. “I wanted to create this program because it is the right thing to do. I'm originally from Tanzania and have seen children who have had many disadvantages but everyone should have the right to sight. I am so fortunate to associate myself and business with such a fine organization as Seva. This is our second year of involvement and I hope that we have this opportunity for many years to come,” said Zaf Khalfan, owner of Delta Optical. Childhood blindness and low vision affects entire families and communities for generations and drives families deeper into poverty. Giving the gift of sight is one of the most cost-effective ways to reduce poverty according to the World Health Organization. Childhood blindness and low vision are most often preventable or treatable with early identification, adequate follow-up care and low vision services. All four Delta Optical locations in Mississauga, Oakville, Toronto, and Richmond Hill will be participating in the fundraising program (www.deltaoptical.ca). The funds raised will help to restore sight to some of the 300,000 blind children in Africa and give them, their families and communities a brighter outlook on the future. Thank you to Zaf Khalfan and Delta Optical for this random act of Seva, 2 years in a row!
