130 West Michigan children receive the gift of sight

OneSight is dedicated to improving vision for those in need worldwide through outreach, research and education. Since 1988, the nonprofit organization’s outreach efforts have helped more than eight million people around the world see more clearly. And on May 8, they brought their mobile clinic to Grand Rapids to serve West Michigan children.
 
“OneSight provides important opportunities that help children succeed in school and, ultimately, in life,” says Jamie Kwiatkowski, OneSight spokesperson. “We have seen many cases where a pair of glasses has made the difference in helping a child succeed in school or enabling a parent to find meaningful work to support their family. Seeing a child’s face light up because they can see clearly for the first time is something I will never forget.”
According to the American Optometric Association, up to 94 percent of children with reading problems have reduced visual skills.  This is the main reason OneSight provides a mobile clinic throughout the United States. Its visit to Grand Rapids was the first since 2007.
Held at Ottawa Hills High School, volunteers for OneSight provided 130 children in grades K-12 with free vision care including full vision exams and new eyewear.  This gift to our community is well appreciated. And you can help put the good back in do-gooder by assisting OneSight with their efforts. Here’s how:
 
·       LIKE them on facebook
·       Learn more about OneSight http://www.onesight.org/
·       Sign up for newsletter
·       Collect eyewear
·       Donate to the charity
 
Source:  Jamie Kwiatkowski, OneSight
Writer: Jennifer Wilson, Do Good Editor