Pictured here, left to right, are an unidentified staff member, Tim Helms of National Optronics, Karol Juliano and Dr. John J. Marcin with members of The Boys & Girls Clubs.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va.—At the 2008 International Vision Expo West, National Optronics hosted a silent auction for the #1 David Beach Limited Edition 7E HLP Edger. Because Beach has always been passionate about children, he decided before the auction was held that he wanted all proceeds to go to The Boys & Girls Clubs. The winner of the auction was John J. Marcin, OD of Dr. John J. Marcin and Associates in Melbourne, Fla.

On Dec. 18, 2008, National Optronics’ Southeast field technician Tim Helms, along with Dr. Marcin and his assistant, Karol Juliano, presented a check for $23,007 with all of the proceeds from the auction to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida in Melbourne. ■