HOUSTON, Jan. 27, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Houston Eye Associates Foundation and Prevent Blindness Texas honor Visionaries Rosanette and Harry Cullen at the Houston "Eye Ball" on February 10, 2012. More than 400 guests will be welcomed by Houston ABC-Channel 13 News Anchor Melanie Lawson, at the 2012 Eye Ball which will take place at the Hilton Post Oak Houston Hotel. Proceeds from the event benefit two large non-profit organizations dedicated to meeting the critical eye care needs of those less fortunate, Houston Eye Associates Foundation and Prevent Blindness Texas.
The evening will honor Houston icons, Rosanette and Harry Cullen as they represent the philanthropic community of the thousands of generous Houstonians. Event Chair Janet Balke will lead the evening and share with attendees the event's success.
Houston Eye Associates Foundation provides surgical eye care services at no cost with the partnership from physicians who donate their office time and surgical services. Houston Eye Associates Foundation was founded 30 years ago by Houston Eye Associates physicians, currently the largest ophthalmology practice in the United States.
Founded in 1956, Prevent Blindness Texas is the state's leading volunteer eye health and safety organization dedicated to fighting blindness and saving sight. Focused on promoting a continuum of vision care, Prevent Blindness Texas touches the lives of thousands of people each year through public and professional education, advocacy, community and patient service programs and research. These services are made possible through the generous support of the Texas public. Through a network of regional offices and volunteers, we are committed to eliminating preventable blindness in Texas.
Both of these non-profit organizations are committed to preserving and restoring sight in efforts to regaining independence and self-sufficiency. Services are provided at no-cost to the client or patient. Physicians and all medical professionals donate their office and surgery time as well as their professional skills. These organizations help individuals who fall within a gap for healthcare coverage, and have nowhere else to meet their medical vision needs.
Leading underwriters for the event include: SYSCO Corporation, Byrd Interior Construction, Rosanette and Harry Cullen, Ignatius DiStefano, MD, Memorial Hermann Home Healthcare, Memorial Hermann Children's Hospital, Nancy and Kenneth Spitler, and Drs. Mary Ann and Bob Wilkins.
Auction Chairmen Rebecca Parsons and Lanier Whilden are gathering one of a kind auction items that will suit everyone's enjoyment, unique trip experiences and jewelry pieces.
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