Patrick Mahomes’ Foundation and Oakley Partner with OneSight

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Patrick Mahomes’ Foundation (15 and the Mahomies) and Oakley Partner with OneSight to Provide Free Eye Exams and Glasses to More Than 100 Kids in Need in Kansas City

Kansas City, MO – Aug 24, 2021 – On Saturday, August 21, the 15 and the Mahomies Foundation and Oakley teamed up with OneSight, a leading global vision care nonprofit, to offer free eye exams and glasses to 103 children in the Kansas City area. The event was hosted at Kansas City’s GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium and was part of a series of vision clinics that Oakley sponsored in 2021, with a variety of athletes around the country. Thanks to the Kansas City Chiefs the vision clinic featured special guests including the Kansas City Ambassadors (former players), cheerleaders, and the team’s mascot, KC Wolf.

The one-day charitable clinic, funded by a grant from 15 and the Mahomies, helped address unresolved vision care needs for kids throughout Kansas City who may otherwise lack access to eye exams and glasses. Leveraging OneSight’s proven clinic model and manufacturing capabilities, most participants in need of glasses received their newly prescribed, quality eyewear on-site.

“OneSight’s goal of helping kids reach their full potential through clear vision perfectly aligns with the mission of 15 and the Mahomies, to improve the lives of children,” said Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes. “With the help of two great partners, OneSight and Oakley, we are bringing complete vision care resources to kids across the Kansas City community that will enhance all aspects of their lives.”

According to a study by OneSight and Deloitte, there are more than 1 billion people globally who need glasses, but don’t have access to get them. Studies show that clear sight can dramatically impact learning, job performance and earning potential. Clear sight can help students learn up to twice as much in school and can help increase a worker’s productivity by 35 percent and enable them to earn 20 percent more.

“It’s been a privilege to partner with 15 and the Mahomies, Oakley, and the Kansas City Chiefs, all dedicated partners who understand the importance of clear sight. Because of their support, kids in Kansas City will be starting the school year with clear vision, some having much-needed glasses for the first time,” said K-T Overbey, President & Executive Director, OneSight. “We’re so grateful for the volunteers and doctors who supported this event to ensure that lack of access to vision care is not a barrier for kids in Kansas City.”

For more information about vision care and how to get involved, visit www.OneSight.org.

 

About OneSight

OneSight is a leading global nonprofit dedicated to creating a world where lack of access to vision care is no longer a barrier to human achievement and potential. From one-week charitable clinics to long-term self-sustaining vision centers, OneSight delivers quality eye exams and glasses to underserved populations globally. In 33 years, OneSight has served 10 million people in 50+ countries and has provided permanent vision care access to more than 42 million people. Visit www.onesight.org.

 

About 15 and the Mahomies

The 15 and the Mahomies Foundation is dedicated to improving the lives of children through initiatives that focus on education, health, wellness, underserved communities, and other charitable causes. It was established by Super Bowl LIV MVP, Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes in 2019. Learn more about our mission and programming at www.15andthemahomies.org.

 

About Oakley

Established in 1975 and headquartered in Southern California, Oakley is one of the leading product design and sport performance brands in the world. The holder of more than 900 patents, Oakley is a culture of creators, inventors, idealists and scientists obsessed with using design and innovation to create products and experiences that inspire greatness. This philosophy has made Oakley one of the most iconic and inimitable brands on the market, with products that world-class athletes around the globe depend on to compete at the highest level possible. Oakley is known for its High Definition Optics®, which features unparalleled optical clarity and precision along with impact resistance and UV protection, incorporated into all of the brand’s sun, prescription eyewear and premium goggles. Oakley extended its position as one of the world’s leading sports eyewear brand into apparel and accessories. Oakley has men’s and women’s product lines that appeal to Sports Performance, Active and Lifestyle consumers. Oakley is a subsidiary of Luxottica Group. Additional information is available at www.oakley.com.

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