Used spectacles donated to Lions

A Woy Woy business has presented more than 500 pairs of used spectacles to the Lions Club's Recycle for Sight project.

The Woy Woy branch of Simplicity Funerals made the presentation to Anne Ryan and Bede Long of the Lions Club Australia on Monday, June 20.

The presentation consisted of used glasses donated for recycling, that had been collected by Simplicity Funeral staff.

The Recycle for Sight program collects used glasses for disadvantaged adults and children in developing countries.

"Poor vision can have a huge impact on an individual's quality of life and wellbeing," said Simplicity Funerals area manager Mr Alan McLean.

"Corrected vision can help children perform better in school and avoid developmental delays and learning disabilities.

"For adults, it could mean the difference between successfully supporting their family, instead of being unable to meet their basic needs," he said.

Donations of prescription glasses with either plastic or metal frames were welcome.

Collection boxes will be available at Simplicity Funerals Woy Woy and donations can be dropped off at any time during normal business hours.

Media release, 17 Jun 2011 Rowena Fairclough, Senior Agency Australia