The Augie Fund: Giving Children the Vision They Deserve

What the Augie Fund Does

The Augie Fund at the All May See Foundation ensures that vulnerable pediatric patients at UCSF receive glasses, contact lenses, and specialized vision care they need — regardless of their family’s ability to pay.

Since launching in 2013, the Augie Fund has provided over 3,700 pairs of glasses and contact lenses to Bay Area children. The average age of beneficiaries is just six years old, and nearly 60% are under seven, a critical developmental window when early vision correction can prevent permanent vision loss.

The Fund supports:

• Specialized glasses and lenses for children with complex eye conditions
• Supplemental and replacement glasses for families whose insurance covers only one pair per year
• Advanced, custom-designed contact lenses, including 3D-printed and impression-based lenses
• Urgent and early intervention to ensure children can read, learn, and thrive
• Expanded regional access, including work with community partners and providers in San Francisco, Oakland, and the Central Valley

Thanks to nearly 200 generous donors over the years, the Augie Fund has raised nearly $500,000 to date — supporting an average of 19 children per donor.

In 2026, we aim to raise $50,000 to surpass $500,000 total giving and expand our programs, including:

• Provide more glasses and contacts for children
• Bring pediatric eye care to underserved children
• A 3D-printed contact lens program for children undergoing reconstructive surgery (pictured below: often costing $1,800 per eye and rarely fully covered by insurance)

Your support ensures children have uninterrupted access to the vision care they need and the opportunity to thrive in school, friendships, and daily life.

A message from the Augie Fund Project Coordinator

Alejandra de Alba Campomanes, MD, MPH
Pediatric Ophthalmology

 “When a child puts on the right pair of glasses or sees clearly for the very first time, their whole world opens. That moment is only possible because of donors who believe no family should struggle to afford essential vision care. You are the reason our children thrive.”

Mackenzie’s Story

Patient of Dr. Olivia Bass and Dr. Alejandra de Alba Campomanes

Mackenzie (pictured above on the left with her dad) struggled for years with commercial contact lenses that simply could not accommodate her unique eye shape, size, and prescription. With support from the Augie Fund, she received custom, impression-based, 3D-printed contact lenses — technology that is not readily accessible.

Just moments before her first fitting, Mackenzie was all smiles. Her parents shared their deep gratitude after countless failed attempts and tears. Today, she is doing wonderfully in her new lenses, gaining the confidence, clarity, and comfort every child deserves.

Clinical Testimonial

Olivia Bass, OD
UCSF Pediatric Contact Lens Specialist

“Thank you for providing sight to our patients, especially those who are most deserving and in need of specialized eye care but are unable to meet the financial demands. With your help, I have been able to fit at least 50 patients with severe and unique anterior segment disease in custom-designed contact lenses, giving them life-changing vision once thought impossible.

You’ve changed their lives, given them confidence, supported their success in school, and opened opportunities they would otherwise miss. Simply put, I could not do my job without your generosity.”

History of the Augie Fund

The Augie Fund began in 2013, inspired by then five-year-old Augie Wintroub-Hansen. Diagnosed with an eye-movement disorder that led to amblyopia, Augie required specialized glasses and patching therapy. His parents quickly learned how costly specialized glasses can be: typically, $250 per pair, with more advanced therapeutic lenses costing double or more.

Recognizing that many families struggle to afford these essential tools, Augie’s family partnered with That Man May See (now the All May See Foundation) to create a fund that ensures no child goes without necessary vision correction due to financial hardship.

The family has deep roots at UCSF — Augie’s grandfather, Bruce Wintroub, MD, is the former Chair of Dermatology and Vice Dean of the School of Medicine. The Wintroub-Hansen family continues to advocate for:

• Early screening for childhood eye disease
• Early correction of refractive errors to prevent lifelong developmental impact
• Equitable access to glasses and lenses for all children

“Healthy vision is vital for early learning and development,” says Augie’s mother, Anne Wintroub. “We started the Augie Fund to make sure all children have the vision resources they need to thrive.”

With zero red tape for families in need, UCSF pediatric ophthalmologists dispense specialized glasses as though they were fully covered by insurance, ensuring that children receive timely, uninterrupted care.

To support the Augie Fund, please visit allmaysee.org/donate – “Augie Fund” is pre-selected under designation

Together, we can ensure all children see a bright future ahead.