Where eyecare meets animal welfare

The Olympia Eye and Laser Clinic has made a donation worth N$45 000 to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) after selling face masks to clients.An amount of N$16 650 was raised over the last six months. Dr Jonathan Joffe, the director of the Olympia Eye and Laser Clinic, topped up this amount to a total of N$45 000.This was split between the SPCA's in Windhoek and Walvis Bay, with Windhoek receiving N$30 000 and Walvis Bay receiving N$15 000.Funds have been are earmarked for the SPCA's Dixie Fund for veterinary expenses and will be used to vaccinate and sterilise shelter animals and provide emergency medical treatment.“While Olympia Eye and Laser Clinic is situated in Windhoek, we serve clients from all across Namibia. It is with this in mind that we extend our social contributions to towns and regions outside Windhoek, supporting worthy projects in those communities that support us. Thank you to every client who supports the Olympia Eye and Laser Centre, as this makes it possible for us to share more widely,” said Birgit Hoffmann, the general manager of the business entities owned by Joffe.“The animals at the shelters were deserted by their owners for various reasons. Now they are in need of medical support, food and shelter, and cannot help themselves. I am happy that the Olympia Eye and Laser Centre can make a small contribution to lighten the plight of the shelter animals and support the SPCA's in the valuable work they are doing in our society,” Hoffman added.“This donation is a second donation based on masks we sold. During October last year, we already supported various SPCAs by donating funds raised via sale of masks,” she said.The company will continue to sell the Covid-19 protective masks at their business outlets, being the Olympia Eye and Laser Centre, Aesthetics Centre Olympia, Olympia Optics and Café Coffee.Hanna Rhodin, the national director of SPCA Namibia Windhoek, said they would like to extend their gratitude towards Olympia Eye and Laser Centre and their customers.

Where eyecare meets animal welfare

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