Gildan Provides Free Vision Care to Communities in the Dominican Republic in Partnership With Batey Relief Alliance
Gildan Activewear recently hosted a free three-day ophthalmological event in the Guerra municipality of the Dominican Republic, providing preventative eye care to over 200 community members. The event, organized with Batey Relief Alliance and the Dominico-Canadian Chamber of Commerce, featured optometry experts offering consultations and educational talks on healthcare and nutrition. This initiative is part of Gildan's commitment to its Next Generation ESG strategy, promoting healthy living in local communities. The company aims to make optical healthcare more accessible in regions where it is often expensive and difficult to obtain.
- Provided free eye care checkups to over 200 individuals.
- Promotes access to healthcare in underserved regions.
- Demonstrates commitment to community welfare through volunteer efforts.
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NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / March 30, 2023 / Gildan Activewear:
Gildan is pleased to share that the Company recently hosted a free, three-day ophthalmological event in the Guerra municipality of the Dominican Republic, providing free preventative eye care checkups for over 200 people from the Guerra community. The event was organized in partnership with Batey Relief Alliance (BRA) and the Dominico-Canadian Chamber of Commerce (CANCHAM-RD), with additional support from Gildan volunteers who dedicated more than 100 hours of community volunteering. This was Gildan's fourth rendition of the event.
Held in Gildan's textile facility in San Antonio de Guerra, the event brought together optometry experts, professors, and interns from the New England College of optometry in Boston, who provided consultations to members of the community of all ages. Additionally, they hosted educational talks about health care and nutrition, empowering people to take their health into their own hands.
"This is yet another initiative that creates meaningful advancements in the communities where we operate by promoting healthy living, as part of our Next Generation ESG strategy," said Victor Almonte, Manager of Communications and CSR in the Dominican Republic. "It gave the Guerra community access to optical healthcare, which is known to be expensive and difficult to access in this region. Most importantly, it allowed community members to learn about best eye care practices, improving their wellbeing and helping them lead healthier lives," he continued.
Providing free vision checkups is just one of the ways in which Gildan cares for its communities and continues on its journey of Making Apparel Better®. Find out more about some of Gildan's community investment efforts, here.
Gildan Provides Free Vision Care to Communities in the Dominican Republic in Partnership with Batey Relief Alliance
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