After 69 days of being under ground the Chile Miners have now been rising to the surface but before they face the worlds media they are using Oakley Sunglasses to protect their eyes from the Atacama Deserts sunlight.

These have 35 pairs of $450 oakley sunglasses donated to the rescue effort by oakley have provided the miners with protection but also great advertising for the company. On their website they state:

“The rescue team in Chile is relying on Oakley eyewear to protect the miners’ eyes when they are brought back to the surface.

“A few weeks ago, Oakley was approached by a Chilean journalist who was covering the rescue efforts and had recommended Oakley to the Chilean private health insurer, known as ACHS “Association Chilena de Seguridad”, for eyewear protection for the miners once they surfaced.

“Based on their requirements and full product specifications, Oakley donated 35 pairs of Oakley Radar with Black Iridium lenses…”

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