connecting books with kids

The Fit To Read Project was created by Dr. Danielle, an optometrist from Calgary, to raise awareness about children's vision issues, the relationship between vision and learning, and to give back to Calgary Reads - an amazing organization that strives to improve literacy outcomes in children.

Hello Friends,

Did you know that approximately 80% of what a child learns in school is information that is presented visually?  As an optometrist, I see the incredible impact that improving a child’s vision can have not only on their daily activities, but also on their confidence in the classroom and their desire to read and learn about the world around them.  Being in the health care system, I also see first-hand the role that optimal wellness, both physical and mental, can have on our quality of life, and that includes the many benefits that reading can bring: peace, tranquility, focus, and joy. That’s why the ultimate goal of the Fit To Read Project is to connect books with kids in order to spread the joy of reading, and why we donate the proceeds from our events and apparel to Calgary Reads.

Thanks for joining us!

Love,
Dr. Danielle Gordon (Sphere Optometry)