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Wednesday, June 24, 2009 from 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM (CT)
LIGHT THE NIGHT FOR SIGHT
WALK & PICNIC
WHO: Prevent Blindness Wisconsin - The only agency devoted exclusively to preventing blindness and saving sight in Wisconsin through the use of comprehensive public and professional education, vision screenings, and community service programs.
WHAT: Light the Night for Sight - A Walk & Picnic event celebrating the gift of sight and emphasizing safe ways to celebrate the Fourth of July.
WHY: Light the Night for Sight will raise awareness about the dangers of consumer fireworks that injure more than 12,000 people each year. Proceeds will benefit the sight saving programs of Prevent Blindness Wisconsin.
WHEN: June 24, 2009 - The Light the Night for Sight Walk & Picnic will begin at 4:00 p.m.
WHERE: The Milwaukee County Zoo - Light the Night for Sight will be held in conjunction with a Zoofari Night. Walk participants can enjoy live entertainment, extended hours and other Zoo activities in addition to Light the Night for Sight activities.
ENTRY FEE: Adults-$20, Children-$5. Walkers are encouraged to collect pledges from family, friends, and co-workers. $100 in pledges will earn you a t-shirt. Entry fee is waived for teams consisting of at least 10 adults.
CONTACT: Lisa Blue at 414-765-0505 or events@preventblindnesswisconsin.org
765 North Milwaukee Street, Suite 305, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202
For 50 years, Prevent Blindness Wisconsin has pursued its mission to prevent blindness and preserve sight. The agency provides free vision screenings to preschool children, school age children, and adults. It also provides public and professional education in vision health, safety, and vision loss prevention.
Prevent Blindness Wisconsin is the only non profit organization in the state providing theses services. Since 1958 Prevent Blindness Wisconsin has screened more than 5 million children and over 230,000 adults. Prevent Blindness Wisconsin receives no government money, and relies entirely on the public and business community for support of its sight saving services.
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