Help Gabes Glasses Goal!
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I was supposed to be a New Years baby. Instead of ringing in the new year, I got stuck 16 weeks in the past. Instead, I was born October 1, 1990. My premature birth left me oxygen deprived. As my 1lb body clinged to life an incubator, I was supplied with too much life-giving oxygen. I made it. Unfortunately my sight didn't.
Due to this over oxygenation, I have a condition called Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP). I have no sight in my right eye, and only 20% usable vision on the left. I'm not sad or mad anymore because I don't know what i've never missed. All i'd like is a chance to see what others do. That chance has arrived.
How you can help:
Technology has made the world alot more accessible to the visually impaired. A Canadian company, eSight , are makers of electronic glasses that will allow me full vision in my left eye. They work via a headset (think Star Trek) which houses a high def, high res camera that broadcasts live video into two screens in my field of vision. This is a game-changer for me and others like me. It's a $10,000 gamechanger though. That's where you come in. A chance at leading a fully independent and happy life is priceless.
As I finally am ready to explore who I am and my place in this wonderful world, i'd like to do it on a level playing field this time. This is a reset button, doors that have been closed to me, now become open. Dreams not full realized, may happen. My life will finally begin.
Due to this over oxygenation, I have a condition called Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP). I have no sight in my right eye, and only 20% usable vision on the left. I'm not sad or mad anymore because I don't know what i've never missed. All i'd like is a chance to see what others do. That chance has arrived.
How you can help:
Technology has made the world alot more accessible to the visually impaired. A Canadian company, eSight , are makers of electronic glasses that will allow me full vision in my left eye. They work via a headset (think Star Trek) which houses a high def, high res camera that broadcasts live video into two screens in my field of vision. This is a game-changer for me and others like me. It's a $10,000 gamechanger though. That's where you come in. A chance at leading a fully independent and happy life is priceless.
As I finally am ready to explore who I am and my place in this wonderful world, i'd like to do it on a level playing field this time. This is a reset button, doors that have been closed to me, now become open. Dreams not full realized, may happen. My life will finally begin.
Organizer and beneficiary
Gabe Dickson
Organizer
Dallas, GA
Jalina Davis
Beneficiary
