Safilo and Special Olympics extend partnership until 2027
For more than two decades, the Safilo Group - one of the eyewear industry's major players in the design, manufacture and distribution of prescription frames, sunglasses, outdoor eyewear, goggles and helmets - and Special Olympics have been changing lives, one eyewear at a time. Now this mission continues.
At the Opening Ceremony of the Special Olympics World Winter Games in Turin, Italy, on March 8, 2025, the two organizations celebrated the renewal of their long-standing partnership through 2027. This commitment underscores a shared commitment to inclusive health and vision care for athletes with intellectual disabilities worldwide that has lasted - and continues - for more than 22 years. In that time, Special Olympics athletes from around the world have received eyeglass frames and sunglasses from Safilo as part of the Special Olympics Lions Clubs International Foundation Opening Eyes program. Safilo employees have also volunteered at Opening Eyes events, where athletes have received important eye exams, prescription eyewear and referrals for follow-up care.
"At Safilo, we believe that clear vision is a fundamental right, not a privilege. For more than 20 years, our partnership with Special Olympics has enabled us to provide not just eyewear, but dignity, confidence and opportunity to thousands of athletes around the world," said Angelo Trocchia, CEO of Safilo Group. "With this renewed commitment, we reaffirm our dedication to inclusion, accessibility and eye health, ensuring that every athlete has the vision care they need to excel both in competition and in everyday life. We are proud to continue on this path and support Special Olympics in their mission of empowerment. This commitment is part of Safilo's purpose-driven strategy, which is based on three pillars of sustainability: Planet, Product and People."
Mary Davis, CEO of Special Olympics, added: "The renewal of our partnership with Safilo is more than just an extension of our collaboration, it is a demonstration of our shared commitment to health equity for people with intellectual disabilities. Vision care is an often overlooked but essential component of an athlete's success, and Safilo's contribution has changed people's lives by providing them with access to screenings, corrective frames and expert care. As we celebrate this milestone at the Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025, we look forward to expanding our impact and ensuring that every athlete sees a clearer, brighter future ahead of them."
Source: www.safilogroup.com
