April 12, 2011

Welcome to Detroit 2011!

By jpotanko

Hello everyone! We would like to thank you and welcome you to the Onesight Clinic in Detroit for 2011!

We have assembled an awesome team of volunteers and doctors from around the world, and will be spending two weeks providing exams and eyewear to the youth of the Detroit area, who would otherwise not be able to afford them.  Every day we will be updating our experiences at and around the clinic, giving stories of fantastic recipients, and the experience of the team, allowing you to see what we experience and the differences we make during our stay here.  We will be arriving on April 25th  , and we will be updating this blog daily until our departure on May 6th , so please be sure to check often so you don't miss anything!

 

If you are interested, the team has been working hard on our fundraiser to help raise money for this clinic and your help would be greatly appreciated. Our link to our fundraising page is http://onesight.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.team&eventID=514&teamID=5074 Or go to www.onesight.donordrive.com. Search for Detroit 2011 and you can donate to our fundraiser  You will be given a charitable tax receipt after you make your donation and the thanks of all of the kids we will be helping out on site.

 

Here is a little background information regarding the Onesight program and our clinics: Onesight is a family of charitable programs dedicated to improving vision through outreach, research, and education. Sponsored by Luxottica, Onesight programs have helped more than 7 million people around the world during its 20-year history.

 

Each year, Onesight conducts two week clinics where our doctors and teams of trained volunteers provide free eye exams and eyewear to thousands of people in need. To date, Onesight has had nearly 200 clinics in 37 different countries, with 15 clinics scheduled across the globe and 14 clinics scheduled for North America for 2011.  For any more information, please visit www.onesight.org

We thank you for all of your support and please do check back here often starting on April 25th!

Joshua and the 2011 Detroit Team

2 Comments

  1. Sunglass Hut Region #121 says:

    Hello Julia and Eddie attending Detroit 2011 OneSight Clinic!! Way to represent Region #121!!!  Have a great time and enjoy the amazing experience.  Your going to help so many people…. We are proud of you!!  Region #121 Rocks!!!!

    Posted on Tue Apr 26, 2011 8:16 am EST

  2. Charlotte says:

    Hi Jennifer,

    Girrrrlll! Miss you already, although, I know it’s for a great cause!  I know you are working hard but also enjoy as much as you can.  Can’t wait to hear all of the amazing stories when you get back. 

    Charlotte
    LC 1674

    Posted on Tue Apr 26, 2011 7:36 pm EST

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