In 2007, an exciting new program was announced. "The Eyes of a Champion" takes on the issue of eye care to the children of Arkansas.
The Brandon Burlsworth Foundation in cooperation with the Wal-Mart/Sam's Optical Department, will provide free vision exams and glasses to low-income, uninsured children. These are children who would otherwise not receive the eye care and eyewear they need to do their best work in school and perform their best at play.
Many families are trying as hard as they can and still can barely pay the bills. Single mothers who work two jobs and are trying to be both mom and dad for their children. There are those too proud to ask for help and who need a helping hand.
Eye care is a luxury these struggling families can ill afford. We want to make a difference in the lives of these children. Our goal is to make this program available to every public school nurse in Arkansas. The nurses and counselors know the children in need and have a firm grip on the eye care needs of the school.
Click here to access the application.
Applications must be submitted by school nurses and counselors only.
"I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me." Matthew 25:40
In Arkansas, this firm is not licensed to make eye examinations. Eye examinations by state licensed, independent Doctors of Optometry. A valid eye doctor's prescription is required. Program good through 6/30/10. Limit 20 eye glasses per participating Wal-Mart/Sam's Vision Center, 850 total. Additional restrictions may apply.