Meet Brandon Delcid Rios | Founder of See The World Foundation | Youth Advocate for Accessible Vision Care

We had the good fortune of connecting with Brandon Delcid Rios and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Brandon, how does your business help the community?
I founded See The World Foundation because I saw how something as simple as vision care can completely change a child’s life. The foundation was created to help children who cannot afford eye exams, glasses, or vision procedures get the care they need. For many families, those costs can be overwhelming, and unfortunately that means some children grow up struggling to see clearly in school and in everyday life.

Through See The World Foundation, we work to raise money and awareness so that those barriers do not stop children from getting the care they deserve. We support programs that help provide vision services and also try to bring attention to how common untreated vision problems are among kids.

At the end of the day, the mission is simple. Every child deserves the chance to see the world clearly and experience everything it has to offer.

Alright, so for those in our community who might not be familiar with your business, can you tell us more?
One of the most meaningful parts of building See The World Foundation has been watching how something that started as a personal idea has grown into a real community. In the early stages, it was just me trying to turn an experience from my childhood into something that could help others. Over time, that idea grew into a team of about 50 volunteers who now help support and expand the work we are doing.

What excites me most is how many different ways the mission has taken shape. We have raised over $3,000 so far to support children’s vision care, but we have also built platforms that allow people to engage with the mission in other ways. For example, we created a podcast called What Kids Can’t See, where we talk about stories, challenges, and conversations around vision and access. We also launched a newsletter and have published books that help raise awareness and support the foundation’s work. These projects allow the mission to reach people who might never have thought about the importance of vision care before.

The biggest lesson I have learned through all of this is that meaningful work rarely happens overnight. There were plenty of moments where progress felt slow, but I learned that consistency matters more than speed. When people see that you genuinely care about the mission and continue showing up for it, they begin to support it and contribute in ways you never expected.

What I hope people understand about this journey is that the foundation is not just about one project or one initiative. It is about building a movement around something simple but important: making sure more children have the opportunity to see clearly and experience the world without barriers.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
I’m from New Jersey and my version of showing someone around would most definitely start in Flemington where I grew up. I’d probably take them to some of my favorite local spots like the Bagel Club for breakfast. It’s a classic place around here and feels like part of the community. Another great place nearby is Bread & Culture Artisan Bakery, and there’s also a really good poke café in town that I always recommend.

Later in the day we could head over to the Bridgewater Mall, walk around for a bit, and maybe catch a movie at the AMC theater. It’s a pretty classic weekend plan in this area.

One of my favorite places that isn’t too far away is Nassau Street in Princeton. I love just walking around there because there are so many small shops, cafés, and restaurants. We’d probably end up grabbing ramen at Lan Ramen and just exploring Princeton for a while.

Flemington itself is also a really charming town. It has a lot of history and character, with places like the Union Hotel, the historic Hunterdon County Courthouse, and even the well known “Flemington Castle.” It has that small town feel but you’re still close to bigger places like Princeton and Bridgewater. From Princeton you can even take the train straight into New York City, which makes it easy to go from a quiet town to one of the busiest cities in the world in about an hour.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
My shoutout would absolutely go to my mother. When I was younger and dealing with vision challenges, she made sure I received the care I needed even when it was difficult financially. She took time off from work to take me to appointments and sometimes had to make tough decisions about bills just to make sure I could get the vision care I needed.
More than that, she always supported me emotionally. She never allowed me to feel like I was less than anyone else because of my eye condition. She constantly reminded me that my circumstances did not define my potential.
A big part of why I founded See The World Foundation is because of her sacrifices. Seeing how hard she worked to make sure I could see clearly showed me how many other families are likely facing the same struggles. I want to make sure that other children have the opportunity to receive the care they need without their families having to go through those same challenges.

Website: https://www.seetheworldfoundation.org

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seetheworldfoundation

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/see-the-world-foundation-nj/?viewAsMember=true

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/See-The-World-Foundation/61565925746812/

Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/@WhatKidsCantSeePodcast

Other: https://bio.site/seetheworldfoundation