Optical Express: “We are delighted to support Cameron in this expedition and help raise awareness of the importance of eye exams and good vision while carrying out research into human vision. We are also helping raise a lot of money for some great charities, which is definitely an added bonus.”
Clare Byatt, PR Executive, Optical Express
Guide Dogs: “Guide Dogs receives no government funding and so relies entirely on the generous fundraising efforts of its supporters such as Cameron, who take on such inspirational challenges in order to ensure more visually impaired people can benefit from the life-transforming independence, confidence and freedom provided by a guide dog.”
Guide Dogs Communications Team
The Royal National Institute of Blind People: “Every day another 100 people will start to lose their sight. The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) are delighted to be beneficiaries of the Optical Express South Pole Challenge 2007 as this will enable them to support more of the 2 million blind or partially sighted people throughout the UK.”
RNIB
Royal College of Ophthalmologists: “The Royal College of Ophthalmologists is pleased to support the Optical Express South Pole Challenge as it will help determine the effects of 24 hour daylight on the vision mediated circadian rhythm, and the consequential effects on non-visual physiology. It may also provide some preliminary data which may help improve our understanding of the effects of continuous illumination on the retina and its diseases.”
Mr Winfried Amoaku FRCS, FRCOphth, PhD, Vice President, and Chair, Scientific Committee Royal College of Ophthalmologists
International Glaucoma Association: “This is a fantastic opportunity for a smaller charity such as ours to raise awareness of glaucoma and the importance of eye tests. We are delighted to associate ourselves with such an enthusiastic supporter as Cameron and to work alongside the other charities.”
Sarah Zerbib, Development Officer, IGA
General Optical Council: “The General Optical Council is happy to support the Optical Express South Pole Challenge team. They are doing a great job in raising public awareness of the importance of eye health, and supporting vision research and care. We wish them the best of luck for their journey.”
Peter Coe, Registrar and Chief Executive, General Optical Council
CAE Technology Services: “When someone is committed enough to great causes that they are literally willing to travel to the ends of the world in support then they deserve enormous respect and encouragement. CAE is thrilled to be backing the expedition team and we wish them every success in their endeavours.”
Justin Harling, Managing Director
Rudy Project Eyewear: “Rudy Project Eyewear is delighted to be involved with the Optical Express South Pole Challenge. Technology and advanced science are at the heart of Rudy Projects and our lenses provide optical clarity and physical protection for the eye for any performance at any climatic conditions. We are thrilled to be apart of the team and wish them all the best of luck and every success in this challenge.”
Brian Tinsley, Rudy Project
Cotswold Outdoor: “Cotswold Outdoor is proud to be associated with the Optical Express South Pole Challenge. As outdoor enthusiasts ourselves, we love expeditions like Cameron and John's that push the boundaries as well as benefit others by undertaking research. We also recognise the importance of the work done by the worthwhile charities the expedition is raising funds for. We are pleased to provide Cameron and John with kit from our range of top-quality outdoor clothing and equipment and wish them the best of luck!”
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