EDMONTON, Sept. 16, 2014 /CNW/ - The third annual Sight Night Edmonton is less than two weeks away!
When: Saturday, September 27
Pre-event ceremonies: 7 p.m.
Race start-time: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Telus Field
This unique event, presented by Flaman Fitness, helps raise funds and awareness for the Alberta Sport and Recreation Association for the Blind (ASRAB). ASRAB offers year-round recreational programming for Alberta's visually impaired, helping them lead and maintain active lifestyles.
Sight Night participants can choose to do a three-kilometer walk, or a six- or eight-kilometer run through the River Valley, equipped with a headlamp to light their paths. Visually impaired runners will join sighted participants for this event, making it an even more memorable experience for all.
This event not only helps raise funds and awareness of ASRAB, it helps encourage participants to take pause when considering the health of their eyes. Dr. Kim Bugera of Capital Vision Care says, "When you are getting your eyes examined, it's so important to know whether you are receiving a simple sight test or a complete eye health examination. Glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy are the leading causes of blindness and can be managed and treated with early detection by your Doctor of Optometry." Vision impairment can affect anybody, and an inspiring event like Sight Night can help people understand that there is life after vision loss.
Last year, 330 people participated in Sight Night, raising $52,000. Organizers hope to make this year's event even more successful by incorporating prize incentives and a chance to win a $1,000 Bowflex gym from Flaman Fitness.
Pre-event ceremonies, hosted by Breakfast Television's Ryan Jespersen, will warm-up and a dance in the dark. Special guests include this year's Honourary co-chairs Mayor Don Iveson and Lorne Webber. The event will wrap-up with an awards presentation.
Register online at sightnightedmonton.ca or in person any Running Room location.
About the Alberta Sport and Recreation Association for the Blind:
The Alberta Sports and Recreation Association for the Blind (ASRAB) is a volunteer organization dedicated to the provision of recreation and sports opportunities for Albertans who are blind or partially sighted.
For more information visit: www.asrab.ab.ca
Image with caption: "sight night! A run in the dark. (CNW Group/Capital Vision Care)". Image available at: http://photos.newswire.ca/images/download/20140916_C9114_PHOTO_EN_42782.jpg
Image with caption: "Honourary co-chairs Mayor Don Iveson, Lorne Webber and host Breakfast Television's Ryan Jespersen. (CNW Group/Capital Vision Care)". Image available at: http://photos.newswire.ca/images/download/20140916_C9114_PHOTO_EN_42783.jpg
Image with caption: "Honourary co-chairs Mayor Don Iveson, Lorne Webber and host Breakfast Television's Ryan Jespersen. (CNW Group/Capital Vision Care)". Image available at: http://photos.newswire.ca/images/download/20140916_C9114_PHOTO_EN_42784.jpg
SOURCE: Capital Vision Care
about the Sight Night event, please contact:
Dean Kozak
Chair, Sight Night
780-340 - 3648
[email protected]
For media inquiries, please contact:
Jackie Coffin
Communications Manager, Sight Night
780-975-6561
[email protected]
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