{"id":88377,"date":"2024-06-04T03:48:11","date_gmt":"2024-06-04T11:48:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zennioptical.com\/blog\/?p=88377"},"modified":"2024-06-04T10:14:22","modified_gmt":"2024-06-04T18:14:22","slug":"impact-at-de-youngsters-day-out-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ca.zennioptical.com\/blog\/impact-at-de-youngsters-day-out-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrating Community and Vision: Zenni&#8217;s Impact at de Youngsters Day Out 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-88468\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zennioptical.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"916\" height=\"500\"><\/p>\n<p>At <a href=\"\/b\/new-arrivals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Visit Zenni Page (opens in new tab)\"><strong>Zenni<\/strong><\/a>, we believe in the power of community and the importance of vision health for all ages. That\u2019s why we were thrilled to have participated in de Youngsters Day Out 2024, a day-long free community celebration designed to spark curiosity and empowerment through art, entertainment, and more. This marks our third year of participation, during which we\u2019ve continued to expand eye care access through product donations, glasses vouchers, and vision screenings. This year alone we had the privilege of conducting 400 vision screenings on children aged 2-18 years old, making a meaningful impact on the young attendees\u2019 lives.<\/p>\n<h2>Empowering Vision Health with Zenni<\/h2>\n<p>At de Youngsters Day Out, Zenni took the opportunity to prioritize vision health by offering complimentary vision screenings. Our team conducted thorough screenings to ensure that each child\u2019s vision was assessed accurately. For children who required further vision care, Zenni provided them with a voucher, ensuring continued support for their visual health journey. Additionally, children had the chance to experience our VR demo, providing them with an immersive glimpse into the world of vision and eye care.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-88419\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zennioptical.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/BRU07009.jpg\" alt=\"Young child getting her pupillary distance measured\" width=\"916\" height=\"500\"><\/p>\n<h2>Promoting Mental Health Awareness with Affirmation Frames<\/h2>\n<p>As part of <a href=\"https:\/\/mhanational.org\/mental-health-month\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" aria-label=\"Visit Mental Health Awareness Month Page (opens in new tab)\"><strong>Mental Health Awareness Month<\/strong><\/a>, Zenni took an extra step to support the mental and emotional well-being of children at de Youngsters Day Out. All children who participated in the Zenni vision screening received a special gift: a pair of affirmation frames with <a href=\"\/eyeqlenz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Visit EyeQLenz. Page (opens in new tab)\"><strong>EyeQLenz<\/strong>.<\/a> These frames feature empowering inspirational quotes designed to boost confidence and self-esteem, promoting positivity and resilience in young minds.<\/p>\n<h2>Encouraging Positivity with Inspirational Quotes<\/h2>\n<p>Each pair of children\u2019s glasses donated by Zenni was engraved with inspirational quotes such as \u201cBe Your Hero,\u201d \u201cYou Are Enough,\u201d \u201cJust Be You,\u201d and \u201cSee Your Future.\u201d These small touches can make a big impact on a child\u2019s day-to-day life, fostering a sense of optimism and self-assurance. By equipping children with glasses that not only improve vision but also uplift spirits, Zenni aims to empower the next generation to see the world with clarity and confidence.<\/p>\n<h2>Interactive Experiences for All<\/h2>\n<p>Zenni elevated the experience of de Youngsters Day Out by introducing an AI Sketch Bot Photobooth, igniting children\u2019s creativity and imagination. In just 45 seconds, personalized guest portraits came to life, capturing the essence of each child\u2019s uniqueness. This interactive addition brought an extra layer of excitement and engagement to the event, inspiring youngsters to express themselves through the fusion of art and technology.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-88418\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zennioptical.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/BRU06904.jpg\" alt=\"Young boy with AI Sketch Bot image\" width=\"916\" height=\"500\"><\/p>\n<h2>A Commitment to Community and Well-Being<\/h2>\n<p>At Zenni, we\u2019re dedicated to supporting our communities and promoting vision health and mental wellness for all. Our participation in events like de Youngsters Day Out reflects our commitment to making a <a href=\"\/blog\/impact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Read more about positive impact (opens in new tab)\"><strong>positive impact<\/strong><\/a> on the lives of children and families. By providing vision screenings, donating affirmation frames, and offering interactive experiences, Zenni strives to empower young minds and inspire a brighter future for all.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/b\/new-arrivals\" aria-label=\"Visit new arrivals page\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-76510 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zennioptical.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/231215_Blog_banner_shop_all.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1950\" height=\"250\"><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":null,"protected":false},"author":102,"featured_media":88416,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[58,157,151],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-88377","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-zenni-news","category-billboard","category-kids"],"acf":[],"contentshake_article_id":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ca.zennioptical.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/88377","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\/102"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ca.zennioptical.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=88377"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/ca.zennioptical.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/88377\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":88469,"href":"https:\/\/ca.zennioptical.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/88377\/revisions\/88469"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ca.zennioptical.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/88416"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ca.zennioptical.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=88377"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ca.zennioptical.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=88377"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ca.zennioptical.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=88377"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}