The Gift of Sight: A Community Initiative for Better Vision

On August 21, 2024, the Light for All Foundation, Inc. held a successful medical mission at Malaya Elementary School that includes promoting eye health in the community. Free eyeglasses were provided to students, parents, and teachers, highlighting the importance of vision care for everyone.

On September 14, 2024, 31 pairs of eyeglasses were distributed, greatly improving the recipients’ quality of life. Dr. Jeson Viñas, our optometrist, educated attendees on how to care for their eyes and maintain their new glasses. His guidance emphasized the need for regular eye check-ups.

This initiative showcases the foundation’s commitment to health and education, making a positive impact in the Malaya community.

Voices of Success:

Question 1: What were your struggles before getting an eyeglass?

“Nararanasan ko po na mahirap,kasi nilagay po ako sa likod ng teacher ko, tapos po nakikita kona rin po na malabo” – Shan Daniel Montefalcon

“Mahirap ako sa pagbabasa dahil parang dikit dikit ang mga letra.” – Jose Ariel Monteflor

Question 2: How would you describe the medical volunteers? The way they treated you?

“Friendly naman po sila. Tsaka sila pa nga po ang nagbigay ng free eyeglass at nagbigay ng tulong.” – Shan Daniel

“Maganda, kasi natuturan ng kung anon kailangan mong gawin para maingatan mo yung mata.” – Jose Ariel

Question 3: What impact did the mission have on you?

“Naging malinaw naman po yung mata ko, pero nalulula po ako nang konti.” – Shan Daniel

“Ayon di mo na kailangang tanggalin kahit na dika nagbabasa dahil sa taas naman ang iyong tingin. Salamat at natulungan, tulad ng mga bata na may deperensya para yung mga mata nila,nalalaman nila na kelangan na nila gumamit ng salamin.” – Jose Ariel

Question 4: What improvements or suggestions do you have that we can work on?

Wala naman akong kailangan i ano, pero gusto kong ipagpatuloy niyo lang ang ganito para marami pang matulungan na ibang tao.” – Jose Ariel