Shelly's VISION FUND for The Blind
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Hi everyone!
I can't believe it's been almost a year since we were able to raise over $10,000.00 to help ensure that eight individuals in disadvantaged situations - from all walks of life, different countries and all ages - would be able to continue their care at the nation's #1 Eye Hospital (here in our own backyard) and ensure that they win their battle against blindness. I had a vision, and you helped me realize it. Let's continue the journey!
Many of you know that for the last 12 years, I have been battling Uveitis, an autoimmune disease that is the leading cause of blindness in people under 40 years of age. This auto-immune condition is not curable and treatments help manage the flare ups and mitigate vision loss.
I have been so fortunate to have the best facility - Bascom Palmer Eye Insitute - so close by and the best doctor providing me with treatment.
Each time we go in for treatments, we spend hours and hours in the waiting room with people from all over the world, from all walks of life, ages 0 to 100, fighting to keep their sight. Many people cannot afford to continue their care and it has been so trying to sit idle and watch so many of these stories unfold over the last decade.
Here is what I have learned in my battle: Just because you lose sight, doesn't mean you lose vision.
If you woke up this morning and could see the beautiful day or the faces of your children, please realize that not everyone has that luxury!
I ask you today to help me help others in their battle to keep their eyesight. This fund will go directly towards assisting the neediest of patients with their continued care.
Thank you in advance.
With all my love and in gratitude,
Shelly
I can't believe it's been almost a year since we were able to raise over $10,000.00 to help ensure that eight individuals in disadvantaged situations - from all walks of life, different countries and all ages - would be able to continue their care at the nation's #1 Eye Hospital (here in our own backyard) and ensure that they win their battle against blindness. I had a vision, and you helped me realize it. Let's continue the journey!
Many of you know that for the last 12 years, I have been battling Uveitis, an autoimmune disease that is the leading cause of blindness in people under 40 years of age. This auto-immune condition is not curable and treatments help manage the flare ups and mitigate vision loss.
I have been so fortunate to have the best facility - Bascom Palmer Eye Insitute - so close by and the best doctor providing me with treatment.
Each time we go in for treatments, we spend hours and hours in the waiting room with people from all over the world, from all walks of life, ages 0 to 100, fighting to keep their sight. Many people cannot afford to continue their care and it has been so trying to sit idle and watch so many of these stories unfold over the last decade.
Here is what I have learned in my battle: Just because you lose sight, doesn't mean you lose vision.
If you woke up this morning and could see the beautiful day or the faces of your children, please realize that not everyone has that luxury!
I ask you today to help me help others in their battle to keep their eyesight. This fund will go directly towards assisting the neediest of patients with their continued care.
Thank you in advance.
With all my love and in gratitude,
Shelly
Organizer
Shelly Tygielski
Organizer
Pompano Beach, FL