May 17, 2011

Mexico Clinic 2011 - 5 days to departure!

By gbertuzzo

Hello!

Less than one week to the official start of One Sight Clinic to Mexico 2011! And the perfect time to open the mission’s official blog!

Our team of volunteers and doctors will land in Mexico on May 23, and spend 2 weeks just outside Puebla providing complete eye exams and eyewear to thousands of people that would not otherwise afford to see the world clearly.

We will start posting messages and pictures highlighting our days at the clinic, including stories of our recipients as well as sharing our own experiences, touching and fun, according to the moment!

Please do comment, and send messages to the volunteers: I am sure hearing from friends and family will make many volunteers’ day…and provide even more energy to a group that, mark down my words, seems already pretty energetic! :)

In addition, our team is running a FUNDRAISING to help fund our clinic: we have so far raised more than $8,000 (thanks everyone!), but we are still in need to reach our goal to raise $20,000.

Make your donation today at: http://onesight.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.team&eventID=514&teamID=5084

In case you are not fully familiar, One Sight is a family of charitable programs dedicated to improving vision through outreach, research and education. Sponsored by Luxottica, One Sight programs have helped more than 7 million people (and counting!) over its 20-year history. Each year, One Sight conducts 2-week clinic when our doctors and trained volunteer provide free eye exams and eyewear to thousands of people in need. To date, One Sight has run nearly 200 clinics in 37 different countries….guess Mexico will be number 38th??

So...countdown has started! 5 days to go!

Stay tuned!!

The Mission's official stamp

19 Comments

  1. MONICA BONDIOLI says:

    ...e allora il primo post lo metto io e anche in Italiano, ecco! Anche se questa sarà la mia quarta clinica, non vedo l’ora di essere all’opera. Potrebbe essere la centesima, ma sono sicura che proverei ugualmente le stesse emozioni, ogni volta così intensamente VERE. Questa è una delle esperienze della vita alla quale, PER FORTUNA, non ci si abitua MAI.

    Posted on Wed May 18, 2011 2:33 pm EST

  2. Allison (Allie) Steinmetz says:

    The leadership team leaves on Friday, then the whole team arrives in Puebla on Monday - can’t wait to meet everyone.  We are going to make a fantastic team & have a great time!  See you all soon!

    Posted on Wed May 18, 2011 8:03 pm EST

  3. Mauricio Brindis says:

    As member of the Rotary club Puebla Ac, i Will lead the host rotarians who Will provide lunch and help for the One Sight team during the 2 weeks. , i salute the One Sight People and hope we succed.

    Posted on Sun May 22, 2011 9:55 pm EST

  4. Gia Luca says:

    Ciao Monica Bond….Ma che fai parte del team leader…Qui ti mandimo un gran saluto, da Danilo Mara ed il resto della compagnia.Spero abbiate trovato una buona sistemazione…Mantienici informati magari pubblicando qualche foto…

    Posted on Mon May 23, 2011 6:50 am EST

  5. Mike G says:

    Carolyn, hope your flight was smooth. looking forward to lots of pics. have fun and give monkey a hug.

    Posted on Mon May 23, 2011 8:49 pm EST

  6. Delicia Pirie says:

    Hola Shelley, good luck and all the best in Mexico. We are proud of you.

    Posted on Tue May 24, 2011 1:26 am EST

  7. Christine Wilson says:

    Hi All, best wishes to team Mexico. Specially Shelly from Luxottica SA, have an awesome time.

    Posted on Tue May 24, 2011 1:31 am EST

  8. Talita van wyk says:

    Hi everyone, have an awesome time and be blessed through the clinic. Shelly, have a great time and bring back lots of memories. Lots of love

    Posted on Tue May 24, 2011 3:08 am EST

  9. Kata and team 5642 says:

    Halo team Mexico.Have awesome time.Carolyn big hug from us.

    Posted on Tue May 24, 2011 9:08 am EST

  10. Erin from 5642 says:

    Hi team Mexico! Its awesome what you guys are doing down there.  Have a great time and enjoy the weather for those of us stuck in the cold. All the best.

    Posted on Tue May 24, 2011 9:13 am EST

  11. Marianna Monego says:

    Un saluto alla mia collega Marinella che è in Messico!! ciaooooo!!

    Posted on Tue May 24, 2011 1:05 pm EST

  12. Zach Franklin says:

    I love you daddy (Liam) sooo much, you dont now how much I’m missing you, whenever I tell my friends about you, they think your a hero. You are a hero and I’m very proud of you. This is a great experience. So enjoy it. loooooads of love, your favourite, Zach.

    Posted on Tue May 24, 2011 1:59 pm EST

  13. Claire Franklin says:

    Hi Wishing all of Team Mexico the very best.  Liam, have a fantastic time. Sending you lots of love from us all X

    Posted on Tue May 24, 2011 2:04 pm EST

  14. Paige Franklin says:

    Hey Daddy (Liam), we are missing you loads over here - Cassie especially :) hope that you and the team are having a great time! Can you still remember when my chemistry exam is?? ;) Bring me back a Mexican Jumping Bean! Love ya! xxx

    Posted on Tue May 24, 2011 2:09 pm EST

  15. Marcos Baristos says:

    Buenos tardes team Mexico.  Enjoy your time in Puebla, Brigette.  Fill your mind and spirit with many memories you can share with us back home.  We can’t wait to learn about your mission and the people you are serving.  Via con Dios.
    Dad

    Posted on Tue May 24, 2011 2:26 pm EST

  16. Deb Garcia says:

    Hope you are having a wonderful experience, Dr. T!  We are proud of you!

    Posted on Tue May 24, 2011 3:35 pm EST

  17. Barbara Wiedemann says:

    Hi Alli. We are hoping that you are having an awesome time and consider ourselves blessed to be a part of your life. What a great opportunity for you to serve others and make many life lasting memories. We are also looking forward to hearing all about your trip! Love you lots… Go Team Mexico!!

    Posted on Tue May 24, 2011 3:40 pm EST

  18. monica bondioli says:

    Gianluca, ricambia i saluti ai mei ex compagni di mensa e di loro che me estoy gustando cadauno momento de esta maravillosa experiencia y que el Mexico me gusta mucho mucho mucho!!!
    Ebbene si, ho voluto provare a vivere la clinica da un altro punto di vista, poi vi faro sapere si me gusta o si no me gusta.
    HASTA PRONTO!!!

    Posted on Tue May 24, 2011 11:03 pm EST

  19. jordan shoes for cheap says:

    and Louisa’s family contributes to the KSL Foundation in California California cheap jordans free shipping California to help speed his arrival.In either case, Lottie Ball
    We’re waiting for the handsome prince.Watch the full story on on [h4]cheap jordan shoes[/h4] on Nightline tonight at 11:35 p.m. ET.Girls Win Big at
    Science FairTeens Find Breakthroughs in Cancer and Asthma ResearchBy MAGGY MAGGY [h2]cheap jordans[/h2] MAGGY PATRICKJuly 14, 2011— Three teenage girls from across the
    took home the top honors at Google’s Global Science Fair, Fair, cheap jordans Fair, each for their research in health-related fields.Shree Bose, a

    Posted on Tue Aug 2, 2011 10:39 pm EST

Commenting is not available in this content entry.