Vision in Sight Trust and PNA gives children free specs A more focused study on school going children revealed that only 20% of those with refractive errors had their vision corrected through spectacles. A staggering 80% will struggle with learning and have fewer opportunities as a result of poor vision (OGS) PNA, one of South Africa’s leading stationery, book and art material retail groups will be giving the gift of sight this year by donating R105 000 towards providing corrective eye care to the many children in need. In close collaboration with supplier partners, Kolok(HP) Max Frank,Henkel(pritt), Beswick and Bantex, PNA ran an in store campaign last year where R1 of every flagged product sold within
the 46 PNA stores, was to be donated to The Vision in Sight Trust (The fundraising leg of The South African Optometric Association) which provides eye care to indigent communities throughout South Africa. The 'Give The Gift of Sight' campaign was all about PNA Giving back to our future leaders. We are proud to support a cause that creates opportunities for a better life through sight and thus being able to read," said Herman Botha - General Manager - PNA.	From Left to Right: Herman Botha (PNA), Lino Dos Santos (Kolok), Kate Gunther (Beswick), Gordon Brownlee (Bantex)
The promotion raised R50 000 which PNA doubled and as a result a staggering R105 000 was handed over to the Vision in Sight Trust on 12 February 2010. One of the schools that will benefitted in March 2010 was Parker Senior in Turfontein.

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PNA SHOWS IT’S HEART FOR EYES - ‘GIVE THE GIFT OF SIGHT’ CAMPAIGN

PNA/Vision in Sight Trust In Store Campaign Launch - Saturday 30 May 2008 - Greenstone Shopping Mall

PNA, one of South Africa’s leading stationery, book and art material retail groups in close collaboration with supplier partners, HP, Epson, Lexmark, Canon, Verbatim, Memorex, Jetstream, Uniball Signo 207, Pritt, Fiskars, Scrapbook Adhesives, GBC, Rexel, Kangaro, and Bantex , launched a groundbreaking in store campaign on Saturday 30 May 2009, at Greenstone Shopping Mall.
R1 of every flagged product sold within the 47 PNA stores, will be donated to The Vision in Sight Trust (The fundraising leg of The South African Optometric Association). The trust provides eye care to indigent communities throughout South Africa. All the proceeds from the PNA campaign, which runs until the end of December, will be dedicated exclusively to children’s eye care.

The launch event at Greenstone Shopping mall ran from 11am - 2pm. Cathy Franconi, fundraiser for VIST, confirmed that there would be a strong celebrity contingent attending which there was. With the likes of Cobus Comes, Fanie Diederick (Gertroud met Rugby), Claudia Henkel (ex-Miss SA), Courtney Truebody (Little Miss World SA, Miss Petite Africa 2008 and lead singer of popular local band John-Henry Opperman lending their support. John-Henry also performed the song he wrote about eye care for the first time. The day was packed full of fun, entertainment, giveaways and competitions. Children were also able to meet the delightful PNA mascot, Penny and the hugable Mr Pritt.

Greenstone resident optometric practices, Rene Vrey and Grand Optical did eye screenings for any members of the public that liked to participate.

" 'Give The Gift of Sight' campaign is all about PNA Giving back to our future leaders. We are proud to support a cause that creates opportunities for a better life through sight and thus being able to read ." Herman Botha - General Manager - PNA

Lump sum Donations to the VISION IN SIGHT TRUST can be paid into the following bank account:

VISION IN SIGHT TRUST
Standard Bank - Menlyn
Account number - 411 337 459
Branch Code - 01 23 45

       

       

       

       

       

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CHARITY AUCTION

We have decided to auction off 1 unique item as well as top of the line Canon Printer
to further help raise money toward the Vision in Sight Trust. So take a look at the below auctions and email us your bid. Remember that ALL PROCEEDS go directly to the Trust, so be generous.

		CANON PIXMA MP550 All-in-One printer The Pixma MP550 rolls a printer, a scanner and a colour photocopier into a single package. Infact, this all-in-one device includes a memory card reader, Pic tBridgecompatibility and Bluetooth connectivity (with an optional adapter), so you canmake prints from wherever you happen to be. Bids start at R400.00 >> Click Here to email us your bid <<
2008 BLUE BULLS JERSEY This one of a kind official jersey has been singed by the entire players squad from 2008 and is in brilliant condition. Remember that most of the players who signed are part of the triumphant 2009 Super 14 Blue Bulls side. Bought for the very generous contribution of R5000.00