Lionel Messi recently provided invaluable assistance to a young Arsenal supporter who is visually impaired. Through a collaboration with OrCam Technologies, the football icon has partnered with the Israel-based company to raise awareness about the obstacles faced by the blind and visually impaired community on a global scale.
As part of this partnership, Messi has generously decided to gift the revolutionary OrCam MyEye device to individuals who have remarkable stories and are blind or visually impaired. These fortunate recipients will have the opportunity to personally meet Messi in Barcelona, furthering the impact of this life-changing gift.
Lionel Messi has graciously gifted a pair of OrCam glasses to a promising Arsenal fan with visual impairment, significantly altering their life for the better.
In an effort to raise awareness about the daily challenges faced by blind people, Messi has partnered with OrCam. By joining the “OrCam Dream Team,” led by Messi himself, these individuals will not only gain support but also promote greater understanding of their needs.
Recently, a 10-year-old blind footballer named Mikey from Enfield in London received a pair of OrCam glasses worth £4,200. According to his parents, these innovative glasses have given Mikey a newfound sense of independence.
Prior to the pandemic, Messi personally met with 12 visually-impaired individuals in Barcelona to present them with their OrCam devices, officially welcoming them into the “OrCam Dream Team.” This experience left a profound impact on the 33-year-old superstar, who expressed his admiration for the exceptional moment of distributing these devices.
Mikey, a 10-year-old resident of Enfield, recently became the proud owner of a pair of designer glasses worth £4,200 sent to him by an acclaimed celebrity.
Messi makes a yearly tradition out of gifting the OrCam MyEye device to individuals who are blind and have incredible stories. During a recent meeting, Messi expressed how incredible the experience was, being able to meet and connect with this extraordinary group from all over the world. Witnessing each member of the ‘Dream Team’ try out the features of the OrCam MyEye device, Messi knew that this device had the potential to be life-changing for each individual. He takes great pride in being an OrCam Ambassador and making a real difference in the lives of so many people. It is estimated that around 300 million individuals globally are affected by blindness or varying degrees of visual impairment.
