Prevention of Blindness Society of
Metropolitan Washington
Make a Spectacle of
Yourself
CELEBRITY SPECS 2007
Celebrities Donate Eyeglasses to Raise
Awareness & Funds
The Prevention
of Blindness Society of the Metropolitan
The exhibit
featured sunglasses and eyeglasses donated by famous personalities, along with
autographed photos. The glasses and
photos are attractively mounted and are sensational conversation pieces in any
office or home as well as make a “one-of-a-kind” holiday gift.
Celebrity Specs is a fundraising and
awareness project for the Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan
If you wear
prescription glasses, you know their importance. Do you know the importance of ultra-violet
coated sunglasses? Prolonged exposure to
the sun’s rays can increase your risk of developing macular degeneration
(AMD), accelerate cataract growth, cause cancer of the eyelid and surrounding
skin, contribute to the development of benign growths on the surface of the
eye, and cause painful temporary sunburn of the surface of the eye. POB has created the Celebrity Specs program as a fun way of making people aware of the
importance of eyeglasses and sunglasses as something more than just a fashion
statement that enhances vision.
Some of the celebrities that
contributed to the 2007 event are: Loni Anderson; Hank Bauer; Jake
Billingsley; Wolf Blitzer; Sandra Brown; Jimmy Buffet (autographed photo);
President Jimmy Carter; Tom Clancy (autographed photo); Joan Collins; David
Copperfield (autographed photo); Catherine Coulter; Dame Judy Dench; Johnny
Depp; Phyllis Diller; former Governor Ehrlich; Nanette Fabray; Al Franken;
Morgan Freeman (autographed photo); Willie Garson (Sex and the City); Doreen
Gentzler; Judd Hirsh; Congressman Dennis Kucinich; Don Larsen (autographed
photo); Bob Levey; Jerry Lewis; Matthew McConaughey (autographed photo); Mac
McGarry; Rick Mears; Carly Patterson; Congressman Ron Paul; Gabrielle Reece (autographed
photo); Chef Michel Richard; Bob Saget; Willard Scott; Paul Shaffer; Martin
Sheen; Ray Stevenson; Charlize Theron (autographed photo); Pittsburgh Steelers
Coach Mike Tomlin; Donald Trump (autographed photo); Al Unser; Chef Robert
Wiedmaier; Dr. Ruth Westheimer; Jack Welch; Ron White; Barry Williams; Robin
Williams; and more.