In the spring of 2018, two siblings, Danny and Alexandra Will, read a New York Times Newspaper article about how over one billion people in the world have visual impairment because of refractive error. A simple pair of eyeglasses could correct the refractive error but most people around the world did not have adequate access to eye care nor could they afford to purchase a pair of eyeglasses. Many stories were about children who could not see clearly the blackboard at school and fell behind in their academic work. Other stories were about adults who could not see the pedestrians and hazards on the road and were a danger to themselves and others. Danny and Alexandra felt compelled to tackle and help solve this global health issue, and thus, Teen Vision was created. Their vision was to help people live their lives to their fullest potential through excellent visual health and education.
With the permission of local organizations and businesses around Ambler, PA, Danny and Alexandra displayed their Teen Vision Charity Used Eyeglasses Collection bins. Teen Vision membership expanded to include other high school students in the surrounding area. Teen Vision continues to collect and donate gently used eyeglasses to organizations that serve people in need who live locally and in other countries.
What We Do
Teen Vision has organized several Charity Eyeglasses Drives, collecting over 5,500 pairs of gently used eyeglasses and donating them to Mattie N. Dixon Community Cupboard in Ambler, PA, Face to Face in Philadelphia, PA, Lions Clubs International, Hope for Haiti, New Eyes for the Needy, and Liberia, Africa. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Teen Vision has sewed and donated 128 face masks to health care workers.
Our Team
Danny Will
Co-Founder, President and Director, Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH
Alexandra Will
Co-Founder and Vice President, the William Penn Charter School, Philadelphia, PA
Rahmel Brooks
President of Teen Vision Chapter, Wissahickon High School, Ambler, PA
Stephen Ciccarelli
President of Teen Vision Chapter, Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA
James Ciccarelli
President of Teen Vision Chapter, Lower Moreland High School, Huntingdon Valley, PA
Jessica Craig
President of Teen Vision Chapter, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY
Olivia Craig
President of Teen Vision Chapter, Upper Dublin High School, Ft. Washington, PA
Michael Haggerty
Vice President of Teen Vision Chapter, Upper Dublin High School, Ft. Washington, PA
Jimmy McFadden
President of Teen Vision Chapter, La Salle College High School, Wyndmoor, PA
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