Alexandria, VA, New York, NY and State College, PA (May 27, 2026) — The Vision Council Foundation, AccuWeather®, and The Skin Cancer Foundation are proud to announce a collaboration in advance of National Sunglasses Day, celebrated each year on June 27. For the first time, these three trusted authorities in eye health, weather forecasting and warnings, and skin health are joining forces to deliver a unified, comprehensive UV protection message: 

Alexandria, VA  (June 17, 2026) – June 27 marks National Sunglasses Day, an annual campaign by The Vision Council Foundation dedicated to educating the public about UV safety as a cornerstone of eye health and everyday wellness.

Alexandria, VA – May 11, 2026 – The Vision Council Foundation is calling on eyecare providers, optical retailers, and members of the eyewear and eyecare industry to support the 2026 National Sunglasses Day celebration. Recognized each year on June 27, National Sunglasses Day is a nationwide effort to elevate UV-protective eyewear as a daily wellness essential.

Cincinnati, OH & Alexandria, VA – March 19, 2026 – EyeMed Vision Care® and The Vision Council Foundation are continuing their strategic partnership for a second year, building on a shared commitment to elevate awareness of the vital role comprehensive eye care plays in overall health and well-being.

Alexandria, VA - November 7, 2025 - As the season of giving begins, The Vision Council Foundation is calling on the optical community to join its mission to support the next generation of opticians through the Opening Your Eyes Scholarship Program (OYES).

Alexandria, VA – October 30, 2025 – Earlier this month, The Vision Council Foundation partnered with 20/20 Onsite to bring quality eyecare services at no cost to students at CrossTown 119, a Title I school serving students in grades K-8.

Alexandria, VA & Cincinnati, OH – August 20, 2025 – With a shared commitment to strengthening the future of the profession, leaders in vision care are coming together to highlight career pathways, support emerging talent, and explore the possibilities ahead. 

Alexandria, Va. - July 28, 2025 - The Vision Council Foundation today announced the launch of its 2025 Back-to-School Eye Health Campaign, a nationwide initiative encouraging families to prioritize comprehensive eye exams and healthy vision habits as the new school year begins.

Alexandria, VA – June 25, 2025 – Sunglasses may be a hallmark of personal style, but eyecare professionals and health experts agree: their most important role is protection.

Alexandria, VA – June 3, 2025 – The Vision Council Foundation is proud to welcome AccuWeather, recognized and documented as the most accurate, most trusted, and most used source of weather forecasts and warnings in the world, as a supporter of National Sunglasses Day. Brought to life by The Vision Council in 2014, the specially designated day is celebrated each year on June 27 to highlight the importance of wearing sunglasses year round.