6 ways to give back at special days

Most of us celebrate special occasions like Christmas, New Year, birthdays and weddings etc. So why not make it meaningful, memorable and fun at the same time? 

Look for gifts and ideas that give back. There are many ways which can make your celebration more worthwhile. How about a gift of sight and hope this festive season? Here is a list of ideas hoping to provide some inspiration which will also help The Fred Hollows Foundation end avoidable blindness. 

#Turn your Trash into Cash
The saying ’one person’s trash is another person’s treasure’ couldn’t ring truer in the current climate of conscious consumerism. Mass purchasing of clothes isn’t kind to our environment and doesn’t do our wallets any favours in the long run either. Why not sell the clothes you aren’t wearing and donate the money to The Fred Hollows Foundation?

Not only will you get more room in your walk-in, someone else will gain a stylish new outfit, and more importantly, someone might get their sight back because of the money you’ll raise.

#Bake Sale
Show off your baking skills with a bake sale! Cookies, muffins, protein balls, cupcakes … get creative and make all sorts of goodies to sell to your friends, colleagues or schoolmates. You could even think about a theme that relates to the charity you’re raising funds for or for any holidays or events going on!

#Bring your loved ones to a regular eye check
One of the most important steps a person can take in looking after their eyes, is booking in for an eye health check with their local optometry clinic at least once every two years.

During an eye health check, an optometrist examines both the inner and outer sections of the eye, conducting a number of tests to make sure the eyes are healthy and that there is no deterioration of vision. It’s extremely important to encourage your loved ones to have these tests, as most eye conditions do not have visible symptoms, which can lead to late diagnosis, treatment and could lead to long term eye damage. 

The best gift you can give your loved ones is the gift of ongoing sight!

#Challenge yourself and leave the comfort zone
Let’s get moving! Have you ever thought of shaving your head or challenging yourself to run a marathon? From a 100km run to a triathlon race and any great ideas out of the box! Your friends will be supporting you while you are breaking the next record. Set up a community fundraising page and witness all the support from your loved ones and changes you are about to bring. 

#Pick a Gift Box that can create impacts at the same time
Running out of ideas what to get for a present? If so, The Friends of Fred Gift Box would be an ideal gift for you those are looking for a meaningful gift at any celebrations or festive season. 

The Friends of Fred Gift Box is the new choice for someone as kind as you are. It contains the basic stationery essentials for everyday life. Senders can also personalize messages for loved ones or brand their own company by inserting a bespoke message on the box cover. For more please watch a video of the gift box here or visit our web page.

#Make a simple donation 
Too many ideas? Simply make a donation to The Fred Hollows Foundation. Your support will go to our services in 25 countries to train the next generation of eye health staff, provide the necessary equipment and organise screening camps. Make a secure and simple donation and create life-long impacts for people in need, and you can also donate in the name of your friends. Try now or email us for details. 

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