May 6, 2011

The Chapter Ends But The Story Continues….

By jpotanko

This experience has been incredible for everyone involved. We, as a team, came together so quickly despite for differences in backgrounds and experiences. We were united by one common goal of giving the gift of sight to the Detroit area. Clinics such as these require a level of unselflessness and desire for it to truly work and this team showed this day after day after day. We bonded as friends and shared memories and experiences that will be cherished for the rest of our lives.

If you are reading this, please apply for a Clinic next year, whether it be a Regional Clinic such as this or an International Clinic overseas. The fullfillment of making a difference in the lives of a group of people in need will change your life forever. There are few joys greater than giving back to a community and helping out. If for any reason you can not go on a Clinic, help out at the local level. Help recycle eyeglasses. Raise money. Participate in Vision Vans. Perform Outreach at local health fairs. There are so many ways to make a difference out there if you are willing to go for it. Hopefully we inspire some of you to participate in Onesight, so that you may inspire others who will come after you, just as we were inspired by those who came through before us.

Thank you all for your support!

Sincerely,

Scott, Cathie, Leona, Joyce, Caviniona, Dawn, Odette, Joanne, Tory, James, Chris, Desha, Joshua, Eddie, Julia, Danny, Joe, Elise, Greg M., Greg C., Jennifer, Krista, Leanne, Crista, Wendy, Lori, Jens, Amber, Erica, Elizabeth, John, Annette, Gabi, Michelle, Teresa, Luiza, Anita, Isisah, Dr Ron Spalter, Dr Pam Brown, the Dr team, the schools of Detroit Michigan, the social workers, the local food vendors, Ford Motor Company and the Ford employees and everyone else who helped make this clinic one to remember.

4 Comments

  1. Gabi Welch-Bosch says:

    This was the most amazing thing ever I have been part of. It was not no vacation, it was hard work but it was worth every minute. Making this many friends, great friends, in such a short time is amazing.
    We helped so many kids and some had such high RX’s and never had any glasses it is crazy that such a thing exist in America.
    Well just wanted to say I am proud of our group and am forever gratefull that I could be part of it.
    Go OneSight Group Detroit 2011
    Gabilein

    Posted on Fri May 6, 2011 6:51 pm EST

  2. Amber Jarvis says:

    Team Detroit 2011 was truly a Dream Team! I’m so glad to have been apart of this life changing event and grateful for all the new friends I made. I look forward to seeing you all again at a future clinic!

    Posted on Sat May 7, 2011 11:10 pm EST

  3. Jens Strepp says:

    Passion, love, and true dedictaion to help our fellow children.  I thank you all for letting me be a part of such a wonderful enlightening experience. Everyone of you have a little corner of my heart.  I am going to impatiently wait for the next mission to go on. In the meantime, I will continue to expose my local community to the outstanding efforts of an Organization called OneSight.

    Posted on Sat May 7, 2011 11:28 pm EST

  4. LisaB says:

    It sounds like your team had an amazing time in Detroit helping kids and representing ONESIGHT. Thanks for the stories. I felt like I was there with you. :-)

    Posted on Wed May 11, 2011 7:55 am EST

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