
2025 Bonnie Strickland Champion for Children’s Vision Award Presentation
October 29 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm - EDT
“Eye Thrive,” has been selected as the recipient of the 2025 Bonnie Strickland Champion for Children’s Vision Award, specifically for its “Wraparound Vision Services” program.
Eye Thrive’s mission is to give children, specifically low-income kids throughout the St. Louis, Mo. metropolitan region, the ability to thrive through access to essential vision care.
Accepting the award on behalf of Eye Thrive will be Kate McKearn, M.A., Chief Executive Officer, and Brandon Hinkle, Senior External Optics Coordinator. Both will be providing detailed presentations of Eye Thrive’s work and its positive impact on children’s vision.