Charity expresses gratitude toward Rolladen

Local ophthalmologist Eva Liang expressed her appreciation to Rolladen Rolling Shutters for the company's support of a recent art auction to benefit the foundation Sight for Life.

The benefit auction drew more than 200 people to Mandalay Bay. The local shutter business provided monetary and marketing donations, helping the charity raise nearly $18,000 for patients without insurance who are in need of eye care.

"The event really exceeded my expectations," Liang said.

Rolladen has supported the fund-raiser since its inception last year.

"Being a part of this community and giving back to it are so very important," said Bianca Minnozzi, an executive with Rolladen and longtime friend of Liang. "I can't think of a better charitable organization than Sight for Life."

Liang, a 24-year resident of Southern Nevada who has been an ophthalmologist for seven years, said corporate sponsorship makes a big difference.

"When a company like Rolladen supports your event, it adds credibility," said Liang, who started Sight For Life after noticing many people with no insurance who needed eye care. "A lot of people fall through the cracks, and we simply don't have a good system for indigent eye patients here in Las Vegas. I was frustrated to find that people were losing their sight unnecessarily.

"I see patients all the time on a charity basis, but they still have other expenses related to their eye care. For some of these people, it's really a choice between paying for basic necessities or paying for eye care. It's not always an equitable choice. I started Sight for Life Foundation to meet this need. When someone doesn't have insurance and they need eye care, there are not a lot of options."

The auction drew physicians and foundation supporters who gathered to bid on artwork from around the world. Sean Barnes, the foundation's first beneficiary, also attended.

Bianca Minnozzi's mother, Fran, started Rolladen Rolling Shutters in Las Vegas nearly 20 years ago at 6168 W. Charleston Blvd.

"Helping people is so very important and we believe wholeheartedly in Eva's crusade to help people who are in need of eye care," Fran Minnozzi said. "There can be nothing worse than having problems with your eyesight and not knowing where to turn."

The shutters, comprised of aluminum and foam, cover doors, windows and dog doors at homes, businesses and other buildings. They reduce heating and cooling costs and may serve as a crime deterrent.

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