by JJ Scarbrough | Nov 21, 2016 | Community, Fundraiser
This year, on Tuesday, November 29, 2016, Kids Vision for Life St. Louis (KVFL) is proud to participate in #GivingTuesday, a global day dedicated to giving. Last year, more than 45,000 organizations in 71 countries came together to celebrate #GivingTuesday. Since its...
by JJ Scarbrough | Nov 21, 2016 | Community, Partnerships
Kids Vision for Life St. Louis (KVFL) is proud to partner with several area nursing programs. Our partnership with these programs allows nursing students to complete clinical hours while working with the KVFL program. We spoke with Devita Stallings, Assistant...
by JJ Scarbrough | Nov 4, 2016 | Community
School nurses are a crucial part of Kids Vision for Life St. Louis. From scheduling site visits and relaying information to parents, nurses help drive the KVFL program at their schools. We love our school nurses, and we are proud to report that they love us too! See...
by JJ Scarbrough | Oct 25, 2016 | Uncategorized
Since the beginning of the 2016-17 school year, Kids Vision for Life St. Louis (KVFL) has screened over 12,500 area students. Our successful numbers are highly dependent on our volunteers who help run our screening days. Saint Louis University’s Eta Theta branch...
by JJ Scarbrough | Oct 13, 2016 | Community
Today is World Sight Day! According to the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness an estimated 19 million children are visually impaired worldwide, yet 80% of visual impairment is avoidable. Kids Vision for Life St. Louis is proud to celebrate World...
by JJ Scarbrough | Sep 19, 2016 | Uncategorized
Kids Vision for Life St. Louis (KVFL) was awarded with The Spot Vision Screener for the 2016-17 school year. This addition to our program has been made possible by a grant through the Saigh Foundation. The Spot is a small, portable, hand-held device that provides a...
by JJ Scarbrough | Sep 9, 2016 | Community, Fundraiser, Uncategorized
Join Kids Vision for Life St. Louis at Urban Chestnut Brewing Company on Tuesday, September 27th. A portion of all beer sales will be donated back to our program. We hope to see you there!
by JJ Scarbrough | Aug 18, 2016 | Community, Fundraiser
Kids Vision for Life St. Louis is participating in Macy’s annual Shop for a Cause! If you like to shop ’til you drop, take advantage of this offer! When: Friday, August 26 – Sunday, August 28 Where: All Macy’s store locations (not valid with...
by JJ Scarbrough | Aug 10, 2016 | Uncategorized
On August 4, 2016, Kids Vision for Life St. Louis hosted our annual fundraiser at Panorama in the St. Louis Art Museum in Forest Park. Guests participated in a silent auction with items ranging from a trip to Vail, Colorado, Cardinals tickets, designer sunglasses and...
by JJ Scarbrough | Aug 1, 2016 | Community, Eye Care for Kids
On Saturday, July 30, 2016, Kids Vision for Life St. Louis participated in Back to School Summer Health Fair at Myrtle Hilliard Davis Comprehensive Health Centers. At this event, members of the community were invited to learn more about health and wellness. KVFL...
