Ontario Practice Wins World Sight Day Challenge Honor
Queensway Optometric Centre in Mississauga, Ontario proudly led the way as the top fundraising optometry practice in North America for the 2025 World Sight Day Challenge, raising an impressive $10,900. Queensway’s support began in 2009 and since then the practice has collectively contributed over $145,000.
This achievement reflects the generosity and efforts of their doctors and staff who came together to support the cause through a range of fundraising events, including:
- Monthly online silent auctions
- Donation boxes displayed year-round
- Inviting patients to donate for free services such as glasses adjustments
Their main celebration day was the centerpiece of their efforts and featured:
- An annual bake sale
- An in-office silent auction
- Doctors donating a full day of eye exam fees to support the cause
“Our team worked hard to reclaim the number one spot as the top fundraising optometry office, and we’re thrilled with the result,” said Queensway’s office manager, Terri Fracassa.
“This year, we also introduced an online fundraiser and shared a QR code in our office and through email communications to make donating as easy as possible for patients and colleagues. The simplicity of the process was well received and allowed even those who couldn’t visit the office in person to support our efforts from afar.”
Queensway would also like to extend a heartfelt thank-you to everyone who supported their efforts, including their patients, as well as companies such as Saffilo and WesCan for generously donating a multitude of items. A special thank you goes to Ronor, whose representative personally prepared and packaged dozens of cupcakes for the bake sale.
Thank you, Queensway Optometric Centre—we are deeply grateful for your continued generosity and long-standing support!