Thanks to the initiative promoted by the Gallarate Seprio Lions Club, a month after the start of the service, 82 used smartphones have already been donated. Given this first truly encouraging result, in collaboration with the same commercial activities, he decided to also promote the “Progetto Italia” collection campaign for used glasses, again in Cassano Magnago through his partner Andrea Pisani.
Collection of used glasses in Cassano Magnago
There are nineteen Lions Eyeglass Recycling Centers around the world, which in 2023 alone received approximately 6 million pairs of eyeglasses and delivered over 2.8 million to developing nations.
This international service also provides valid support in emergency situations that follow natural disasters such as floods and earthquakes since, in similar circumstances, the population, when fleeing, abandons their glasses in homes which are often unusable or unreachable with serious consequences on the possibility recovery and functionality of daily activities.
Progetto Italia, the aims
The “Progetto Italia” Service was created to provide glasses free of charge, and in the types requested, directly to: Institutions, Bodies, structures, Associations, as well as families in need that the Lions Clubs have identified in their territories or who have requested them.
“The used glasses collected, through the four boxes already present, will be cleaned, repaired and classified according to strength in the Italian center of Chivasso in Piedmont and will then be distributed by Lions volunteers.
It will be a simple gesture with which the citizens of Cassanesi will feel gratified for having helped a huge number of needy people, our compatriots”, they explain.
Where to deliver them
The boxes for the delivery of Smartphones and Glasses are located in the following artisan and commercial businesses in Cassano Magnago:
– Mani di Scissors Hairdresser via San pio X, 52
– VapeRoom 76 via IV Novembre, 11
– New Energy Ssdrl Gym via Andrea Costa, 7
– Muppet Bar via IV Novembre,86
– Repair & Services – Mobile Phone Repair via Dante, 20
The President of the Club, Silvia Radaelli
“After having noted with extreme pleasure this collaboration from the citizens of Cassano Magnago, we have considered also launching the collection of used glasses as it is a widespread medical support among the population. Those who have glasses that they no longer use will be able to give new hope to those less fortunate by simply delivering them to the same cell phone boxes at Mani di Scissors, VapeRoom 76, New Energy Ssdrl, Muppet Bar and Repair & Services – Cell Phone Repair. Our members will take care of the collection and transport to the dedicated center for their control and subsequent deliveries to those who need it most. This service also combines utility with social sensitivity, allowing the conscious and praiseworthy reuse of used objects. On behalf of all the Club members, I express our gratitude to the entire City for their attention and present and future collaboration. that will grant us”
