{"id":75810,"date":"2023-12-15T06:00:49","date_gmt":"2023-12-15T14:00:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zennioptical.com\/blog\/?p=75810"},"modified":"2023-12-15T09:29:47","modified_gmt":"2023-12-15T17:29:47","slug":"49ers-hope-for-the-holidays-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ca.zennioptical.com\/blog\/49ers-hope-for-the-holidays-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Give The Gift of Sight With Zenni &#038; SF 49ers at Hope For The Holidays"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/f8UBnqb329w?si=uHBVP8O1_J2nw8Lf&amp;start=115\" class=\"optanon-category-C0004\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>The spirit of giving was alive and well at <strong>Levi Stadium<\/strong> on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, as the <strong>San Francisco 49ers<\/strong> hosted their annual <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.49ers.com\/photos\/49ers-players-san-francisco-nfl-annual-hope-holidays-event-purdy-kittle-bosa\" aria-label=\"Visit Hope for the Holidays Page\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Hope for the Holidays<\/a><\/strong> event. This heartwarming occasion brought together the 49ers, local non-profits, and generous sponsors like Zenni Optical, the <em>official eyewear sponsor for the San Francisco 49ers<\/em>, to make a positive impact on the lives of 175 families in need. Zenni has proudly been a part of this meaningful event for several years, and this year was no exception, with the eyewear company contributing 740 pairs of <a href=\"\/blokz-blue-light-glasses\" aria-label=\"Visit Blokz Page\">Blokz<\/a> blue light blocking photochromic eyeglasses and over 100 free glasses vouchers.<\/p>\n<h2>Zenni\u2019s Commitment to \u201cSee Better, Live Better\u201d<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-75815\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zennioptical.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/1-5.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"916\" height=\"500\"><\/p>\n<p><em>Image from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.49ers.com\/photos\/49ers-players-san-francisco-nfl-annual-hope-holidays-event-purdy-kittle-bosa#d3ac4ffd-1858-442a-8110-7d3872ca552c\" aria-label=\"Visit San Francisco 49ers Page\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">San Francisco 49ers<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Zenni\u2019s dedication to the motto \u201c<em>See Better, Live Better<\/em>\u201d is highlighted through initiatives like Hope for the Holidays, underscoring the importance of conscious kindness and making a positive impact in the world. Zenni played a crucial role in the event by providing 740 pairs of <a href=\"\/b\/blokz-blue-light-glasses\" aria-label=\"Visit Blokz blue light-blocking photochromic eyeglasses Page\">Blokz blue light-blocking photochromic eyeglasses<\/a>, offering families the valuable gift of eye protection. Furthermore, Zenni distributed over 100 free eyewear vouchers for children and families, demonstrating its unwavering commitment to fostering a positive influence within communities during the Hope for the Holidays event.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-75818\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zennioptical.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/3-2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"916\" height=\"500\"><\/p>\n<p>This impactful participation was led by acclaimed celebrity optician <a href=\"\/blog\/eyewear-touchdown-in-style-with-the-san-francisco-49ers\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about Marcelo Sanchez\">Marcelo Sanchez<\/a>, the official optician and eyewear stylist of the San Francisco 49ers players. Joining him were other dedicated Zenni volunteers, including <a href=\"\/blog\/author\/sophia-moh\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about Dr. Sophia Moh\">Dr. Sophia Moh<\/a>, Zenni\u2019s optometrist, Laura Alley, Zenni\u2019s social media manager, and Cassandra Trujillo, Zenni\u2019s Sports Partnership Manager. Together, this dedicated team worked diligently to make the event a success and contribute to the well-being of those in need.<\/p>\n<h2>Notable 49ers Players in Action<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-75819\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zennioptical.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/2-3.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"916\" height=\"500\"><\/p>\n<p><em>Image from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.49ers.com\/photos\/49ers-players-san-francisco-nfl-annual-hope-holidays-event-purdy-kittle-bosa#d3ac4ffd-1858-442a-8110-7d3872ca552c\" aria-label=\"Visit San Francisco 49ers Page\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">San Francisco 49ers<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Many notable 49ers players generously volunteered their time to bring smiles to the faces of those in need. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.49ers.com\/photos\/49ers-players-san-francisco-nfl-annual-hope-holidays-event-purdy-kittle-bosa#d3ac4ffd-1858-442a-8110-7d3872ca552c\" aria-label=\"Visit Quarterback Brock Purdy, Defensive Lineman Nick Bosa, Tight End George Kittle, Defensive Lineman Arik Armstead, Linebacker Randy Gregory, Defensive Lineman T.Y. McGill, Offensive Lineman ILM Manning, and Tight End Brayden Willis Page\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Quarterback Brock Purdy, Defensive Lineman Nick Bosa, Tight End George Kittle, Defensive Lineman Arik Armstead, Linebacker Randy Gregory, Defensive Lineman T.Y. McGill, Offensive Lineman ILM Manning, and Tight End Brayden Willis<\/a> were among the players who actively participated in this heartwarming event. In a touching display of community engagement, these players went beyond their on-field roles and personally assisted in bagging the Zenni gift bags. Furthermore, they took part in the special moment of handing over Zenni glasses directly to the families in their cars as they drove through the event, adding an extra layer of cheer and connection to the impactful day.<\/p>\n<h2>George Kittle \u2013 Star Tight End of the 49ers<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-75816\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zennioptical.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/5.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"916\" height=\"500\"><\/p>\n<p><em>Image from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.49ers.com\/photos\/49ers-players-san-francisco-nfl-annual-hope-holidays-event-purdy-kittle-bosa#d3ac4ffd-1858-442a-8110-7d3872ca552c\" aria-label=\"Visit San Francisco 49ers Page\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">San Francisco 49ers<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Zenni was privileged to have the support of <a href=\"\/kittle-glasses-collection\" aria-label=\"Visit George Kittle Page\">George Kittle<\/a>, star Tight End for the 49ers, at their booth during the Hope for the Holidays event. Kittle, a pillar of the team for six seasons and serving as captain, echoed Zenni\u2019s commitment to making a positive impact in the community. The event garnered significant attention from local media, including an interview with Kittle by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ktvu.com\/news\/49ers-host-annual-hope-for-the-holidays-giveaway-at-levis-stadium\" aria-label=\"Visit LaMonica Peters from KTVU News Page\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">LaMonica Peters from KTVU News<\/a>. In the interview, Kittle expressed his enthusiasm for being part of an event that brings warmth and joy to families during the holiday season.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><em>\u201cI\u2019m handing out blankets, Zenni sunglasses, and heaters. We\u2019re kind of the miscellaneous station, but we\u2019re very happy with our sponsors.\u201d<\/em> \u2013 George Kittle<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>This sentiment echoes the collaborative and community-oriented spirit that defines Zenni\u2019s participation in events like Hope for the Holidays.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-75822\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zennioptical.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/4-2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"916\" height=\"500\"><\/p>\n<p>Zenni\u2019s collaboration with the San Francisco 49ers at the Hope for the Holidays event showcases the power of coming together to make a positive impact. Through the donation of eyeglasses and vouchers, Zenni not only enhances the gift of sight but also contributes to the overall well-being of the community. As we celebrate the holiday season, Zenni remains dedicated to its mission of <a href=\"\/blog\/impact\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about \u201cSee Better, Live Better\u201d\"><em>\u201cSee Better, Live Better\u201d<\/em><\/a>, ensuring that the spirit of giving continues to shine bright all year round.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/b\/blokz-blue-light-glasses\" aria-label=\"Visit blokz blue light glasses page\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-68724\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zennioptical.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Blue-Light-Glasses-Blokz-banner.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"975\" height=\"126\"><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":null,"protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":75814,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[166,149,8,176,58],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-75810","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-community-service","category-eye-health","category-glasses","category-lenses","category-zenni-news"],"acf":[],"contentshake_article_id":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ca.zennioptical.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/75810","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ca.zennioptical.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ca.zennioptical.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ca.zennioptical.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ca.zennioptical.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=75810"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/ca.zennioptical.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/75810\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":97202,"href":"https:\/\/ca.zennioptical.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/75810\/revisions\/97202"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ca.zennioptical.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/75814"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ca.zennioptical.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=75810"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ca.zennioptical.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=75810"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ca.zennioptical.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=75810"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}