STILL TIME TO SUPPORT THE AOF IN 2009

You can drop a check in the mail or go to our new online giving page. Just click on the fund of your choice and you will be redirected to a PayPal site and invited to enter your credit card information. Any checks signed and mailed in 2009 count as a 2009 tax deduction. We can also take credit card donations by phone. Questions? Just call or email the Foundation and we will get back to you before the New Year: (301) 984-4734 or

 

 

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MICHAEL HARRIS STEPS UP....AGAIN

The Foundation has received a $240,000 commitment to establish the Michael G. Harris Ezell Fellowship. This award will provide support for an optometrist pursuing graduate work in education, public policy, public health, or related areas. Michael has a history of leadership and philanthropy, further demonstrated by this magnificent gift. The Foundation will award the first Harris Ezell in 2010.

Michael Harris

 

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MANY, MANY MORE DONATE IN ORLANDO!

The Foundation enjoyed a successful meeting in Orlando with Academy Fellows and other registrants contributing well over $100,000. Meeting attendees made donations with their Annual Meeting Registration. $59,000 in donations was received at the Foundation Booth in the Exhibit Hall. This was bolstered by a $25,000 match from Essilor. Over 20 lecturers donated their honoraria to the Foundation thus raising another $11,000. The Foundation’s Celebration Luncheon was attended by 250 supporters and honorees and five individuals or couples were reconized as new members of the Presidents Circle. Finally, the Silent Auction raised $12,500.
Johanna Tukler Henriksson, Tihomira Petkova, and Susan Eger

 

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ESSILOR HONORS MIKE DALEY

Essilor honored long-time leader and industry stand-out Mike Daley by endowing an Ezell Fellowship. Mike was surprised at the Meeting by his Essilor colleagues and recognized at the Silent Auction. The $240,000 pledge will be completed over four years with the first Fellowship to be awarded in 2011.
Mark Bullimore, Mike Daley, and Danne Ventura

 

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