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Read about the latest news and press releases about ECN Purpose.
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Rock4Sight Concert Fundraiser Is Set for Feb 21 at the Hard Rock Cafe Universal Orlando
01/10/25 - The organizers of the 2025 Rock4Sight Charity Concert fundraiser announced that the annual concert will take place on February 21 at the Hard Rock Café Universal Orlando. Proceeds from the concert will benefit ECN Purpose, a California-based organization that provides eyecare and eyewear to those in need, the announcement said.
Behind the scenes, Rock4Sight’s organizers and band members are busy rehearsing for the show, which will feature a variety of rock music intended to appeal to a broad audience.
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Rock4Sight Headed to Orlando’s Hard Rock Café for Annual Charity Fundraiser in 2025
12/03/24 - Rock4Sight, an annual rock ‘n’ roll fundraiser, will take place at the Hard Rock Café Orlando at Universal Studios on February 21, 2025, in support of nonprofit vision care foundation ECN Purpose.
In a nod to the late songwriter and musician Jimmy Buffet, as well as to the new venue and its southern locale, Rock4Sight’s organizers are calling their show “Changes in Latitude with a Rock & Roll Attitude.”
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Vision Care on the Move
10/27/24 - Based in Orange County, Calif., ECN Purpose’s Mobile Eye Health Unit travels to specific locations throughout the county based on the needs of nonprofit partners in the community and where programs will best serve those in need.
The Unit is equipped with state-of-the-art optometric equipment that allows volunteer optometrists and technicians to perform vision screenings and eye examinations, said Carolyn K., program manager at ECN Purpose. “We meet people where they are and safely connect them to vision care,” she explained.
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Rock4Sight Fundraiser to Showcase Fresh Talent
03/07/24 - Rock4Sight will feature an array of top-notch musical talent drawn from throughout the optical industry.
This year we want to highlight three recent additions to the show, two of whom are practicing optometrists and truly exceptional musicians.
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Rock4Sight Fundraiser to Celebrate Four Music Genres on March 15 in NYC
01/16/24 - Rock4Sight will be back at the Hard Rock Café on Friday, March 15, 2024 to raise funds for ECN Purpose, a 501(c)(3) charity dedicated to providing eye health education and a connection to vision care for the underserved.
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ECN Purpose Holds Inaugural Event for Mobile Eye Health Program
08/16/23 — After two years of planning and fundraising, ECN Purpose recently held its inaugural event for its Mobile Eye Health Program. ECN Purpose was onsite providing vision screenings by Edward Tran, O.D., and John Monteleone, O.D., and distributed educational material regarding how vision can affect learning.
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The Party Scene at Vision Expo East 2023
03/28/23 — New York City was a busy place to be during Vision Expo East’s festivities. Here’s a look at some of the major parties that took place around town during Vision Expo East.
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Rock4Sight Proceeds Will Drive ECN Purpose’s Mobile Eye Health Program
03/24/23 — The Rock 4 Sight charity concert took place at the Hard Rock Café in New York Times Square. With the support of corporate sponsors and revenue from ticket sales, the show raised $172,402.
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Rock4Sight 2023 to Feature Five Tribute Bands in Benefit Concert for ECN Purpose
03/01/23 — This year’s benefit concert will feature a new twist. Five tribute bands will each perform a set of songs that pay tribute to a specific artist or band featuring a combination of Blues, 60s, Soul/Funk, 70s and Classic Rock. You have to attend to find out which bands will be tributed/showcased. Organizers promise the event will have guests singing along to the greatest hits of each one.
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Rock4Sight to Return to Vision Expo East 2023
01/30/23 — Rock4Sight 2023 will be back at the Hard Rock Café to celebrate the optical industry and raise funds for ECN Purpose, a 501c3 Charity dedicated to providing both eye health education and connection to vision care to the underserved. The party begins on Saturday, March 18 at 8:30 pm at the Hard Rock Café in Times Square, New York City.
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This November, Diabetes Awareness Takes Center Stage for Indies
11/22/22 — Nonprofit ECN Purpose shared a list of tips to help those with diabetes to protect their health and prevent eye diseases related to diabetes.
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The Party Scene at Vision Expo East 2022
04/12/22 — Rock 4 Sight presents a check for $146,000 to ECN Purpose!
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It's almost here! Rock4Sight Concert
03/16/22 — In just over two weeks, members of the Rock4Sight Band will reunite on stage at the Hard Rock Café in Times Square for the first time since performing there in 2019.
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Optical Rockers to Reunite at Hard Rock With Fundraiser for Vision Non-Profit ECN Purpose
02/28/22 — Their return to the Hard Rock, after a two-year hiatus, is a source of pride for the musicians, many of whom have played together at optical fundraisers every year since their first show in 2008.
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ECN Purpose, a New Optical Non-Profit, Announces Partnership With Optical Rockers
08/06/21 — A newly formed non-profit organization, ECN Purpose, is quickly establishing a presence within the optical industry through its partnership with a popular rock concert vision care fundraiser.
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Protect Your Pets
05/27/21 — While we're laying on the sunscreen and wearing our sunglasses, it's also worth remembering that our pets can face UV damage as well if they spend too long in the sun.