Padua, Italy, November 16, 2018 – Safilo Group, a worldwide leader in the design, manufacturing, and distribution of eyewear, has re-committed its longstanding support to Special Olympics, the global nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming the lives of people with intellectual disabilities.

The groundbreaking global partnership between Safilo and Special Olympics dates back to 2003. Over the past 15 years, it has led to over 1.2 million optical frames and sunglasses being provided to Special Olympics athletes as part of the Special Olympics-Lions Clubs International Opening Eyes eye health and vision screening program.

This partnership renewal comes as a highlight in a momentous year for the Special Olympics movement, which is celebrating 50 years of tackling the inactivity, stigma, isolation, and injustice that people with intellectual disabilities face worldwide.