Grant will be used to purchase special flexible frame glasses for babies and children with low vision

Cleveland, OH - (November 28, 2018) – In celebration of #GivingTuesday, a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media, Cleveland Sight Center (CSC) received a $5,000 grant as part of the KidCents Thanks For Giving Holiday program. In total, Cleveland Sight Center raised over $20,000 on #GivingTuesday.

The KidCents Thanks For Giving Holiday Program grant will be used to purchase special flexible frame glasses for babies and children who are blind or have low vision. These glasses can cost up to $200 and are not covered under most insurance. Cleveland Sight Center provides these special glasses for families that may not have the resources to purchase them. The grant will allow CSC to purchase over 25 pairs of these glasses for children in need.  

“We are proud to be a part of the KidCents Thanks For Giving Holiday program,” said Larry Benders, President and Chief Executive Officer of Cleveland Sight Center. “This #GivingTuesday, and every day, The Rite Aid Foundation’s support helps us to continue improving the lives of children who are blind or have low vision in our community.”

The Rite Aid Foundation is awarding a total of $2.2 million through its KidCents Thanks For Giving Holiday program. This special program has been created to help the more than 440 KidCents charities across the country advance their efforts to improve the health, safety and wellbeing of children.

“#GivingTuesday is a global celebration of giving, and on this day, we wanted to recognize our KidCents charities for all they do to make a positive impact in the communities we serve,” said Tracy Henderson, director of The Rite Aid Foundation and charitable giving initiatives. “Through the KidCents Thanks For Giving Holiday program, we want to recognize and support organizations that are focused on giving  all year round. We thank all our KidCents charity partners for helping to give kids better lives and brighter futures.” 

Through KidCents, members of Rite Aid's loyalty program, wellness+ rewards, can round up their in-store or online purchases to the nearest dollar and give their change to one of more than 440 nonprofit organizations focused on improving the health and wellbeing of children. For more information, visit www.kidcents.com.

Since its inception in 2001, The Rite Aid Foundation has awarded more than $36 million to nonprofit organizations. Additionally, Rite Aid, through the efforts of its customers, supplier partners and associates, has also raised more than $87 million for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals across the country since 1994. 

Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE: RAD) is one of the nation's leading drugstore chains with fiscal 2018 annual revenues of $21.5 billion. Information about Rite Aid, including corporate background and press releases, is available through the company's website at www.riteaid.com.

About Cleveland Sight Center (CSC)
Cleveland Sight Center (CSC) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) agency and is one of the most comprehensive service providers in the country for people of all ages who are blind or have low vision. Cleveland Sight Center provides rehabilitation services and other programs to individuals with a vision-related need. CSC’s mission is to empower people with vision loss to realize their full potential and to shape the community’s vision of that potential.