Guest guest Posted July 10, 2006 Report Share Posted July 10, 2006 --- Free Laser Eye Surgery Offered and LBL Hunters Selected Date: Mon, 10 Jul 2006 10:12:19 -0500 From: BADF Disabled Services <dsullivan@...> Reply- dsullivan@... *Focus on Independence* Our History Focus on Independence is a 501c3 not-for-profit organization that provides free laser or surgical vision correction to disabled individuals who are unable to use their arms or hands to handle eyeglasses or contact lenses. The program was born during a moment of clarity in 2003. Dr. Durrie (of Durrie Vision) watched Reeve deliver a televised speech. The actor, who was paralyzed at the time, wore glasses, which his wife had to position on his face. As a vision correction specialist, Dr. Durrie was inspired to take action. He created Focus on Independence as a way to use his skills to give back to the community and help individuals suffering from paralysis regain some of their independence. To date, more than 20 people have benefited from the program. Our Mission To increase the independence of people with spinal cord injuries by reducing their need for glasses and contact lenses through vision correction surgery. Our Future Focus on Independence is in the critical launch stage of its development. Our current goal is to raise the necessary capital to produce support materials and training programs for interested vision correction surgeons around the country who wish to participate in the program. We will also create and implement a promotional and public relations plan to create awareness among those who suffer from spinal cord injuries. Contact Us If you are a potential candidate for a free procedure or an interested vision correction specialist, please contact Focus on Independence representative, Mike Jensen, toll-free at 888-883-4083 or via e-mail at foi@... <mailto:foi@...>. ////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////\ /////////// Congrats to the Land Between the Lakes hunters who were drawn! Here they are! Kriebel Albion, PA Adam s Collinwood, tn Tanner Fontenot Oberlin, LA franklin Jemison, AL Dylan Raney Gadsden, AL Mike Schmitz Lebanon, TN Slade MS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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