PLEASANTON, Calif.,
Dec. 6, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --
Propelled by the tireless and creative efforts of CooperVision,
Inc. employees worldwide, the company has made a $164,000 donation to Optometry Giving Sight in
support of the 2016 World Sight Day Challenge. This is the fifth
consecutive year that employees organized a wide variety of
fundraisers over multiple weeks, with matching funds pledged by The
Cooper Companies.
The $164,000 donation is the
largest-ever World Sight Day Challenge contribution made by the
company. CooperVision is an Optometry Giving Sight Global Gold
Sponsor.
More than thirty CooperVision teams and locations generated
funds through activities including food festivals in Puerto Rico, a mountain climbing challenge in
the U.K., guide dog seminars and a 5K walk/run in the U.S., an
auction in China, customized
cupcake sales in Spain, and
bracelet sales in Mexico and
elsewhere.
"Funds raised through this year's employee campaign will make a
real difference – the equivalent of providing 32,000 eye exams to
people in need," said Dan McBride,
President, CooperVision. "The time and energy put into fundraising
by our employees illustrate the depth of their personal and
professional commitment to help improve the way people see each
day. It's rewarding to work alongside them, as well as our partners
from Optometry Giving Sight."
"The generosity demonstrated by CooperVision employees and The
Cooper Companies continues to grow, and we can't thank them enough
for their 2016 World Sight Day Challenge initiatives and donation,"
said Clive Miller, CEO of Optometry
Giving Sight. "With their support, we are helping to fund projects
that reach underserved communities across the planet, addressing
vision loss and preventing unnecessary blindness in ways that
transform lives for the better every day."
CooperVision's cumulative support for Optometry Giving Sight
over the last several years is expected to exceed USD$2 million by the close of 2016. In addition
to its World Sight Day Challenge donation, the company contributes
funding through a patient rebate donation program in the United States, LensFerry® S
donations for completed patient annual subscriptions and
Europe's One Bright Vision
cause-related marketing program, which benefits communities in
Africa and India. The company also supports several
specific programs, providing funding as well as sending experts on
site for professional guidance and observation.
About CooperVision
CooperVision, a unit of The Cooper
Companies, Inc. (NYSE: COO), is one of the world's leading
manufacturers of soft contact lenses. The Company produces a full
array of monthly, two-week and daily disposable contact lenses, all
featuring advanced materials and optics. CooperVision has a strong
heritage of solving the toughest vision challenges such as
astigmatism and presbyopia; and offers the most complete collection
of spherical, toric and multifocal products available. Through a
combination of innovative products and focused practitioner
support, the company brings a refreshing perspective to the
marketplace, creating real advantages for customers and wearers.
For more information, visit www.coopervision.com.
About The Cooper Companies
The Cooper Companies, Inc.
("Cooper") is a global medical device company publicly traded on
the NYSE (NYSE: COO). Cooper is dedicated to being A Quality of
Life Company™ with a focus on delivering shareholder value. Cooper
operates through two business units, CooperVision and
CooperSurgical. CooperVision brings a refreshing perspective on
vision care with a commitment to developing a wide range of
high-quality products for contact lens wearers and providing
focused practitioner support. CooperSurgical is committed to
advancing the health of families with its diversified portfolio of
products and services focusing on women's health, fertility and
diagnostics. Headquartered in Pleasanton,
CA, Cooper has more than 10,000 employees with products sold
in over 100 countries. For more information, please visit
www.coopercos.com
Media Contact:
Mike McDougall, APR, Fellow
PRSA
McDougall Communications for CooperVision, Inc.
mike@mcdougallpr.com or 585-434-2150
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