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WSDC Contests 2026

Contests!
(and prizes of unspeakable value!)

All about how to enter and what you could win.
Need help? Have questions? Reach out to a real person: wsdc@givingsight.org.

leaderboard challenge

Awarded to 2 top earners (1 practice, 1 school).

  • Top practice receives up to US $250 towards a pizza party; up to 25 WSDC t-shirts; a plaque to display proudly; and recognition via social media as well as Sight Lines, the OGS newsletter.
  • Top school receives US $750 towards a missions trip; a choice of up to US $250 towards a pizza party OR up to 25 WSDC t-shirts; a plaque to display proudly; and recognition via social media as well as Sight Lines, the OGS newsletter.
  • Funds must be remitted by November 30, 2026 to qualify. Download the remittance form included in your digital toolkit.

Selfie madness 

 Awarded to 2 top participants (1 practice, 1 school) with the most tagged selfie posts.

  • Patients, staff, and students take a selfie — holding one of our printable props (included in your social media kit), sitting in the exam chair, wearing their new frames, whatever feels natural — and post it to Instagram, Facebook, or LinkedIn (we encourage all three!), tagging both @optometrygivingsight and the school or practice. (Please note that tags on other social platforms can’t count toward the prize.)
  • Winners receive either US $250 toward a pizza party OR up to 25 WSDC t-shirts; a plaque to display proudly; and recognition via social media as well as Sight Lines, the OGS newsletter.

Social media bingo 

Awarded to 2 winners (1 practice, 1 school) entered in a raffle.

    • Complete all actions on the WSDC Bingo Card (downloadable via your digital toolkit), then email a photo of the completed card to wsdc@givingsight.org. Every emailed image of a completed bingo card means an entry into the draw to win.
    • Winners receive either US $250 toward a pizza party OR up to 25 WSDC t- shirts; a plaque to display proudly; and recognition via social media as well as Sight Lines, the OGS newsletter.

rising star 

Awarded to two winners — one practice and one school — whose fundraising efforts stand out via one or more of the following categories:

  • Creativity: Developing unique or innovative fundraising ideas.
  • Community: Engagement: Bringing patients, students, staff, customers, or the local community together to support the World Sight Day Challenge.
  • Enthusiasm: Demonstrating strong team spirit and encouraging participation throughout the campaign.
  • Impact: Raising meaningful funds while increasing awareness of the importance of sustainable vision care.
  • Going the Extra Mile: Taking the campaign beyond the basics through exceptional effort, collaboration, or memorable activities.

Share photos of your fundraising activities on Instagram, Facebook, or LinkedIn (we encourage all three!), tagging both @optometrygivingsight and your organization. Be sure to include the categories you’d like to be considered for. (Please note that tags on other social platforms can’t count toward the prize.) 

  • OGS staff and Board will choose winners based on a combination of funds raised, social effort, and creativity 
  • Each winner receives either US $250 toward a pizza party OR up to 25 WSDC Champion t-shirts; a plaque to display proudly; and recognition via social media as well as Sight Lines, the OGS newsletter.
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