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NEW YORK—International Guide Dog Day falls on the last Wednesday of April every year, making this past Wednesday, April 24, the 2024 edition. The day was first introduced to mark the establishment of the International Federation of Guide Dog Associations, which was founded on April 26, 1989, and offers a chance to celebrate the life-saving work guide dogs and their trainers and handlers do every day, said the International Guide Dog Federation (IGDF). References to guide dogs date back to the 16th century, according to the IGDF. There’s no denying that man’s best friend has worked alongside us for much of human history—and that they are more than deserving of a holiday set aside just for them and the teams they create.
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WCO and CooperVision partner on Myopia Management Navigator; Safilo shareholders approve 2023 financial statements; Kering Eyewear sales grow in Q1; eyewear industry mourns passing of Sergio Luigi Cereda; and registration opens for THE Myopia Meeting Vancouver all topped this week’s VMAIL news feed. Click on the headlines below to catch up on anything you might have missed.
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It’s almost graduation season, and this congratulations card is perfect for all the students in your life. You can purchase it on Etsy here. #WeShareIt
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NEW YORK—This week, billions around the world celebrated Earth Day. There are, of course, countless ways to celebrate our planet, from heading outside for some time in nature to dedicating yourself to pushing for legislative change that will protect our home. Big or small, every little action makes an important difference in keeping the earth as healthy as possible. For ECPs, Earth Day provides a great opportunity to discuss how we can keep sustainable practices at the forefront of our minds every day, through recycling programs, eco-conscious eyewear choices and so much more. This week, we take a look at how some ECPs celebrated.
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