13 March 2025
Safilo Group has renewed its partnership with the Special Olympics through to 2027.
The two organisations celebrated the renewed commitment at the Opening Ceremony of the Special Olympics World Winter Games in Turin, Italy, on 8 March.
The existing partnership between the two organisations has spanned 22 years, during which time Special Olympics athletes have received prescription frames and sunglasses provided by Safilo through the Special Olympics Lions Clubs International Foundation Opening Eyes programme.
Angelo Trocchia, CEO of Safilo Group, said: “For over 20 years, our partnership with Special Olympics has allowed us to bring not just eyewear, but dignity, confidence, and opportunity to thousands of athletes worldwide.”
He continued: “This renewed commitment reaffirms our dedication to inclusion, accessibility, and eye health – ensuring that every athlete has the vision care they need to excel, both in competitions and in daily life.
“We are proud to continue this journey and to stand alongside Special Olympics in their mission of empowerment,” Trocchia said.
As part of the partnership, Safilo employees have also volunteered at Opening Eyes events, where athletes receive eye examinations, prescription eyewear, and referrals for follow-up care.
Mary Davis, CEO of Special Olympics, commented: “The renewal of our partnership with Safilo is more than just an extension of a collaboration, it is a testament to a shared commitment to health equity for people with intellectual disabilities.”
“Vision care is often an overlooked but essential part of an athlete’s success, and Safilo’s contribution has transformed lives by providing access to screenings, prescription frames, and expert care,” Davis said.
Celebrating the partnership renewal, Davis added: “We look forward to expanding our impact and ensuring that every athlete sees a clearer, brighter future ahead.”
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