- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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22 people are interested
(Kid's Area & Donor Hero Memorial Quilt Area) 08/07 Stride For Sight 5K RunWalk
ORGANIZATION: San Antonio Eye Bank
Please visit the new page to apply.
- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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22 people are interested
Volunteers are needed to help in the kid's area, kid's fun run and donor hero memorial quilt area.
The event will occur on Saturday, August 7th at Comanche County Park, Pavilion 2 in San Antonio, TX.
Please sign up to volunteer by Friday, July 30th.
2021 Stride For Sight "Saving Sight, Changing Lives" is a family and pet friendly 5K run/walk hosted by Lions Sight Research Foundation, San Antonio Eye Bank and Guide Dogs of Texas. The mission in hosting the event is to educate and inspire the community about the Gift of Sight, healthy vision and support offered by guide dogs for individuals suffering from low vision or blindness.
Why should you volunteer at this event? Volunteer to make a difference, support those affected and help strengthen awareness efforts. Tasty THANK YOU breakfast tacos will be provided for all volunteers.
---Know the facts---
*Ten million school children in America have vision conditions that can impact learning. Early and regular vision screenings can be essential to diagnosis and treat vision issues.
*Moreover, thousands of people each year lose their sight due to disease, infection and injury. Sight in many cases can be restored by receiving a cornea transplant. Thanks to deceased donor heroes, over 50,000 cornea transplants occur annually.
*Guide dogs give people who are blind or have low vision freedom and independence. It is estimated that there are 10,000 guide dog teams currently working in the United States.
More opportunities with San Antonio Eye Bank
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About San Antonio Eye Bank
Location:
9150 Huebner Road, Suite 105, San Antonio, TX 78240, US
Mission Statement
The San Antonio Eye Bank is dedicated to achieving the donation of eye and corneal tissues for those in need of transplants and to providing a sense of purpose and comfort to those families we serve. Help us promote the power of "The Gift of Sight"
Description
Restoring Sight To The Blind
Founded in 1965 to meet the growing need for corneal tissue in San Antonio and surrounding areas, the San Antonio Eye Bank has helped restore sight to the blind for over 50 years throughout South Texas.
San Antonio Eye Bank, is a non-profit organization that reaches out to the community with innovative programs designed to increase awareness about the importance and need for donated corneal tissue for transplant.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
2600 Rigsby Avenue, Pavilion 2San Antonio, TX 78222
DATE POSTED
July 2, 2021
SKILLS
- Community Outreach
- Youth Services
- CSR / Volunteer Coordination
- Outdoor Recreation
- Bereavement Support
- Healthcare
GOOD FOR
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 17
- 4 hours minimum
- Arrive by 7am! We know it's early, so we'll provide tasty free breakfast