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Two-thirds of America’s children living in poverty have no books at home and their access to public libraries is limited. Furthermore, children who do not read over the summer, lose two months of reading achievement each year. Educator Judy Cheatham advocates getting books into the hands of kids early so it will serve as the “will and skill” to learn. The fact is that the habits of a lifetime begin at birth.
Nonprofit literary program Reading Is Fundamental works to get books into the hands of children of all ages. It distributes 15 million new free books yearly to 4 million needy young boys and girls not only in schools but also in community centers, clubs, migrant communities, reservations, churches, hospital, and health clinics. Those books stimulate imagination and understanding of today’s world.
Optometrists Charlene Henderson and Tracy MacIntyre caution poor vision means problems focusing.
Children who feel good about themselves succeed; children who don’t, fail. Vision affects more than literacy. It makes a difference in their social relationships, behavior, and even sports performance.
Jennie Garth, mom of three and star of “Beverly Hills,90210” and “Mystery Girls” is spreading the word about Alcon’s The Eye Solution and wants everyone to get involved. Good vision promotes academic and social growth and development so Get an A+ in Eye Care. Get involved.
Please check out Alcon, a forerunner in sterile opthalmics and its eye care products then “Like” THE eyeSOLUTION on Facebook and Alcon will donate $1 per visit (max. $50,000) to Kids Vision for Life and help fund more than 1,000 eye exams and eye glasses for children in need.
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Kodos to Reading Is Fundamental , Alcon and The Eye Solution for all the help they are giving to the children. What great programs. Thanks for spreading the word.
That’s great what they are doing to bring awareness! I love that Alcon is donating a dollar to Kids Vision for Life for every Facebook like!
What a great program-love that Alcon donates and gives back–thanks for raising awareness of The Eye Solution. More people need to know about it-thanks for sharing
What A Great Program Such A Great Idea & So Very Important That Our Children Read ALL They Can!
What a great program. It is a shame in our modern world that kids still don’t have access to books. It is so neat to see my child’s eyes light up when I read them a book. “Again, Again,” they say!