Third Annual Looking Out for Kids Fundraiser
A Charitable Night
Philadelphia Eagles offensive guard, Todd Herremans; The Eye Institute’s Vice President for Patient Care Services, Dr. Susan Oleszewski; and President of Philadelphia Academies, Inc., Lisa Nutter celebrate the success of the third annual Looking Out for Kids fundraiser.
(Photo by John Dolores Photography)On the evening of October 30, 2009, the lights in the Hafter Student Center on the campus of Salus University were dim, while donors sipped cocktails and enjoyed hors’doeuvres during the hour-long VIP reception at The Eye Institute’s third annual Looking Out for Kids (LOFK) charity fundraiser. The silent auction tables were packed with unique items such as autographed sports memorabilia and hotel accommodations, packaged with dinner certificates or theatre tickets.
Lisa Nutter, President of Philadelphia Academies, Inc. and first lady of Philadelphia was excellent as the event’s co-host. Although the evening’s other co-host, Kevin Curtis, wide receiver for the Philadelphia Eagles, could not attend because of a knee-related medical procedure, a fellow teammate stepped in. Offensive guard Todd Herremans, attended in Kevin’s absence.
With music playing in the background, over 220 people enjoyed delicious food and an open bar, while placing bids on silent auction items and purchasing goods from local artisans. All funds raised throughout the night help provide vision care services and eyeglasses to uninsured and under insured children in the community.
One in four children experiences a vision problem, which may result in poor school performance. To ensure academic success, comprehensive vision care is essential. The Looking Out for Kids vision care program helps make sure disadvantaged children receive the vision care necessary for success.
The Eye Institute is especially grateful to the Looking Out for Kids’ corporate sponsors, as their generous contributions helped ensure a successful evening. Sponsors included:
- Fox Rothschild LLP: Attorneys at Law
- Dr. James Lewis
- Davis Vision
- America’s Best Contacts & Eyeglasses
- Crown Holdings, Inc.
- Armstrong, Doyle & Carroll, Inc.
- VSP (Vision Service Plan)
- Commercial Flooring Systems
- Edward B. O’Reilly & Associates, Inc.
- Turner Construction Company
If you would like to help us “Look Out for Kids,” tax-deductible contributions can be made to “Looking Out for Kids” and mailed to:
Dr. Susan C. Oleszewski
The Eye Institute
1200 West Godfrey Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19141