Our Contribution to the Community
Raise For Vision, Race For Change with L’OCCITANE
In conjunction with the World Sight Month 2023, L’OCCITANE MALAYSIA recently hosted Race for Vision
Charity Fun Run in October, raising funds together with Malaysians to improve the eye care services & treatments in the country. As the first ever country of the group to host this charity fun-run 4th time consecutively, we’ve continued our effort in building awareness towards blindness prevention through another year of Race For Vision despite all the challenges. A total amount of RM80,000 was donated to help the orang Asli communities in Sabah & Johor, giving the deserving communities the opportunities to live a better life.
Past Campaigns
2nd Race For Vision For Malaysians Funded Bright Kids Project & Cataract Treatment
We’ve successfully raised a total of RM68,000 to two beneficiaries. RM48,000 to The Tun Hussein Onn Hospital Eye Hospital to reach out to 6 different schools: SK Tamil Saraswathy & Rumah Anak Yatim Harmoni Sg Buloh, SK Bangsar, SK Brickfields 1 & 2 and SJK Cina Sentul. We have completed free eye screening for 3,341 students & sponsored 450 spectacles for deserving students. Also RM20,000 to St Nicholas’ Home Penang to screen more than 100 elderly patients & sponsored cataract surgeries to 10 deserving patients.
1st Race For Vision For Malaysian Funded Bright Kids Project
‘Race For Vision’ was only an internal CSR effort before L’OCCITANE MALAYSIA made it available to public for the first time.
L’OCCITANE RACE FOR VISION JULY 2018
The word ‘Race For Vision’ was only an internal CSR effort before L’OCCITANE MALAYSIA made it available to public for the first time ever for L’OCCITANE GROUP.
L’OCCITANE Run for Vision 2023- Inclusivity & Diversity
The arrival of visually impaired friends from Malaysian Association for the Blind (MAB) joining in the 5km fun run together, creating memorable moments where Malaysians from all walks of life helping each other throughout the run.
Highlights of Race for Vision 2023
“At L’OCCITANE, we envision a world where everyone can experience the beauty of nature, and this is why "CARING FOR SIGHT" has always been at the core of our brand's commitments. “
“We strongly believe in our
responsibility as a society to give back and positively impact the lives of those in need. With this sincere contribution, we hope to not only enhance the lives of these deserving communities but also nurture a society of compassionate and caring individuals.”
Elida Wong, the General Manager of SEA &
India
We’ve donated a total of
RM80,000 to Pertubuhan Mata Kasih Kuala Lumpur to conduct eye screenings amongst orang asli communities in Sabah and Johor & prescribe low vision
aids to enhance their visibility.
Thanks to generous sponsors, each runner not just receive valuable race kit, the fun-run also ended happily with a lucky draw session.
L’OCCITANE Cares About Sight
FIGHTING AVOIDABLE BLINDNESS
L’OCCITANE MALAYSIA launched its first charity fundraising for local blindness prevention projects since year 2009.
Giving Meaning To Tomorrow
Since its creation in 1976, L’OCCITANE has nurtured simple values: authenticity, respect and sensoriality. Inspired by the founder, Mr. Olivier Baussan, these three values are strongly advocated by all of the employees around the world. Having these values in mind, L’OCCITANE has always supported initiatives that benefit society, focusing in three key fields:
1. To fight avoidable blindness (as priority)
2. To promote women’s leadership
3. To protect natural heritage
