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Closed 30/09/2023

Light the Night for Sight

Organised by Prevent Blindness

An evening walk celebrating the gift of sight.

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26th Annual Light the Night for Sight · 15 June 2023 ·

Closed 30/09/2023

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Light the Night for Sight is an evening walk celebrating the gift of sight and emphasizing safe summer celebrations. The walk is designed to raise awareness about the dangers of consumer fireworks, educate the public on the importance eye safety and provide information on how to preserve sight. Proceeds will benefit the sight saving programs of Prevent Blindness Iowa such as free vision screening for children, free eye exams and eye glasses for low-income children and adults, and vision screening training for school nurses and public health departments.

The walk is held in conjunction with Johnston Green Days, Johnston Terra Park, 6300 Pioneer Parkway on June 15, 2023. Check-in starts at 6:30 p.m. The walk begins at 7:30 p.m.

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Donation summary

Total
US$27,989.75
Online
US$10,931.00
Offline
US$15,688.00
Direct
US$1,798.00
Fundraisers
US$10,503.75

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