The Vision Council Foundation Celebrates National Sunglasses Day With In-Person Events, Industry Outreach

Published on June 30, 2026
ALEXANDRIA, Va.—This past Saturday, June 27, was National Sunglasses Day, which saw The Vision Council Foundation deliver the message of UV eye protection to fitness classes, an outdoor market, a trade show and over 50 optical shops across the United States, asserting that eye protection is a core part of a healthy lifestyle, the Foundation said in an announcement. The Vision Council Foundation’s work this National Sunglasses Day included in-person activations and education, industry outreach, consumer and industry research, partnerships with industry allies and more.
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