Showing posts with label glasses. Show all posts
Showing posts with label glasses. Show all posts

Sunday, May 31, 2009

Helping Others

A godmother and her godchild along with a volunteer are pictured to the left.  This picture reminds me of all the wonderful people who visited the clinic in Ft. Belknap, Montana, and what great work we were able to come together to accomplish.  
Eye exams make such a difference for children!


Saturday, May 30, 2009

Clearly Wonderful!

Our doctors were fabulous!!!  The doctor team, led by Dr. Bill Bradley from Alabama, worked tirelessly to serve all those who came to the clinic, and their unique and fun-loving humor was infectious :).

Some fast facts about the OneSight Montana Regional Clinic Ft. Belknap:
-1,757 total served with tests, exams, & referrals 
-720 glasses made on-site in the OneSight Vision Van, IRIS! 
                   IRIS~Isn't that a great name?
-820 glasses will be made in the coming weeks

If you are interested in getting involved, or donating, please visit OneSight.org

Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Cowboys Love Glasses!


Imagine not being able to drive cattle, or round up animals to another portion of your land...pretty difficult to do if you can't see properly!

So yes, the answer is cowboys love glasses!!!

Yellow

Clear vision is now possible for this woman thanks to all the partners, volunteers and team members who are helping out this week at the OneSight Regional Clinic here in Ft. Belknap, Montana.

This woman is a Hutterite and lives in a colony in Harlem, Montana. Her community members perfrom various work tasks like farming, cooking, and sewing all of which are made easier with the gift of sight.

Giving the Gift of Sight!

On the left, team member, Michelle Bradley, hugs a happy OneSight recipient after autorefracting her during the Montana Regional Clinic in Ft. Belknap, Montana.

Friday, May 15, 2009

Montana Loves Glasses!

The OneSight Regional Clinic to Montana begins in eight days.  Lots of anticipation and excitement and planning has been building for months surrounding this wonderful opportunity to give the gift of sight.  
However, as a photographer, it's the quiet moments that I always remember when I am at a clinic~even though it is an extremely energetic environment.  For example, when a child proudly chooses their favorite frames and has that awesome look on his/her face, or a doctor gently smiles reassuringly at one of his/her patients...those moments remind me of how powerful GIVING is.  
The transformation in the recipient is so impactful, but just as much so for the GIVER.  
I can't wait to come together with wonderful people who will be making a difference in the lives of those I am about to meet.  8 days and counting!!!