Photo credit: Neshan H. Naltchayan
Rachel McAdams, Colin Farrell, Arnold Palmer, Jerry Lewis, Betty Ford, Chevy Chase, Barbara Walters and Ron White weren’t at the 28th Annual Night of Vision Gala at The Four Seasons in Georgetown, but their eyeglasses were.
Beth Higgins, experience manager at American Girl Washington D.C. and her daughter Arianna Higgins
The “Celebrity Sightings” evening combined Hollywood decor and a glamorous 300 piece silent auction that included more than 100 celebrity-related items – athletic memorabilia, autographed photos and Celebrity Specs®. It was quite a spectacle.
Executive Director Michele Hartlove with MC Doreen Gentzler, NBC News4
The Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington® (POB) presented the Professional Service Award to Dr. Richard A. Garfinkel of The Retina Group of Washington for his commitment to enhancing the lives of individuals with vision problems. POB also presented the Community Service Award to distinguished author Valerie Tripp, most known for her work on the American Girl book series, for her generous support of the organization’s work over the last several years.
Dr. Richard A. Garfinkel, Dr. Reginald Sanders and Dr. Mohamad Jaafar
“We are so very grateful to Dr. Garfinkel and Valerie Tripp for all that they have done to help enhance the lives of those living with vision problems,” said POB Executive Director Michele Hartlove. “Their great work and generosity has helped us to continue our mission of the improvement and preservation of sight.”
Executive director Michele Hartlove, board president Jan David Brown, Community Service Award honoree Valerie Tripp and event chair Sally Ann Pilkerton
Dancing to the music of Retrospect
Dr. Daniel Pluznik and Christina Johnson
“Founded in 1936, the Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington® (POB) is the largest local prevention of blindness agency in the United States, dedicated to the improvement and preservation of sight by providing services, education, advocacy and innovation. POB screens nearly 8,000 children annually for vision loss and strabismus and 5,000 adults for glaucoma. POB also provides thousands of low-income and homeless persons with eyeglasses. POB sponsors the Aging Eye Network, the Macular Degeneration Network and Stargardt’s Network, which provide public programs and support groups for those living with vision problems.” POB
