Elementary students from the Antonio Serapio Elementary School at Barangay Ugong received free prescription eyeglasses and free medical and dental check-ups in the tie-up project called “Sight for Kids Philippine and Eskwelasugan Medical and Dental Caravan” by City Government and Valenzuela Host Lions Club.
Sight for Kids Philippines is an annual eye-health program of the Valenzuela Host Lions Club, the Valenzuela branch of Lions Clubs International — a network of volunteers that work together to serve the needs and challenges of the community as part of its humanitarian service. In the Sight for Kids program funded by Johnson & Johnson, elementary students receive free vision screening and refraction services, as well as prescription glasses, to promote better eyesight for the learners.
Among 2,542 vision-screened individuals, 118 students of Antonio Serapio Elementary School with identified vision problems were granted pairs of prescription eyeglasses. Special cases concerning eye health were also catered to by the Valenzuela Host Lions Club. In totality, the Sight for Kids program provided 436 pairs of prescription glasses for students across Valenzuela elementary schools.
Simultaneously, the City Government of Valenzuela also deployed its Eskwelasugan Medical and Dental Vans which offer free health services to the students as part of ensuring their overall well-being. The Eskwelasugan Medical Van provides free check-ups, medicines, and supplementary feeding for the beneficiaries. Meanwhile, the Dental Van conducts oral health check-ups, tooth extraction, and fluoride application services.
In his message, Mayor WES Gatchalian recognizes the importance of clear and healthy eyesight in the students’ learning and extends his gratitude to the city government’s project partner, Valenzuela Host Lions Club, for its valuable aid to the community and for bringing forth quality education for the Valenzuelanos.
Also gracing the ceremonial turnover of prescription glasses were Vice Mayor Lorie Natividad-Borja, Mrs. Tiffany Gatchalian, Valenzuela Host Lions Club President Ms. Gina Santiago, Former Lions Clubs President Ms. Cora Del Rosario, SFK Grant Administrator Ms. Sammay Yuquico, Council Chairman Mr. Gil Mostoles, District Governor Mr. Marco Soriano, and DepEd SDS Mr. Noel Bagano.
The City Government of Valenzuela recognizes its crucial role in equipping students with their needs and ensuring their overal health through extensive partnerships made with organizations — as a means of promoting quality and inclusive education for the Valenzuelano youth.
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