What is Cataract Awareness Month?
Cataract Awareness Month is a dedicated time to raise awareness about cataracts, a common age-related condition that clouds the lens of the eye, leading to impaired vision and blindness if left untreated. Throughout this month, we strive to educate communities about cataracts, their prevention, and the importance of early detection and treatment.
At Project Vision, we envision a world where everyone has access to quality eye care, ensuring no one suffers from preventable vision impairment. As we celebrate Cataract Awareness Month, we renew our commitment to this vision by raising awareness and funds to combat cataracts and provide comprehensive eye care services to those in need across Hawaiʻi.
Fundraising Goals:
This Cataract Awareness Month, our goal is to raise $10,000 to expand our outreach efforts, enabling us to reach more individuals in need and provide essential eye care services. With your support, we can make a significant impact on the lives of those affected by cataracts and other vision impairments in Hawaiʻi.
How You Can Help:
Participate in our fundraising campaign on GiveLively, a peer-to-peer team fundraising platform that empowers individuals and teams to raise funds for causes they care about. Here's how you can get involved:
Create a Team: Form a team with your colleagues, friends, or family members to fundraise together for Project Vision Hawa’i’s vision initiatives. Teams amplify our impact by rallying support from their networks and collectively working towards our fundraising goal.
Start Fundraising: Once your team is set up on GiveLively, spread the word about our campaign through social media, email, and word of mouth. Share your personal connection to our cause and encourage others to contribute to our mission.
Get Competitive: Challenge other teams or individuals to friendly fundraising competitions to see who can raise the most funds for Project Vision Hawai’i. Prizes and recognition will be awarded to top fundraisers, fostering friendly competition and driving engagement.
Why your Involvement Matters
In joining our fight for healthy vision for all, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of health & social services in Hawaiʻi. Your expertise and network can help us expand our reach, enhance our services, and make a lasting impact on the lives of countless individuals.
Together, Let's Make a Visionary Impact:
By participating in our Cataract Awareness Month fundraising campaign, you're not just raising funds — you're helping us bring clarity and vision to countless lives across Hawaiʻi. Join us in our mission to ensure that everyone has the gift of sight, one donation and one screening at a time. Thank you for your support in bringing light to the lives of those in need. For more questions, please contact Ryan Naka, Director of Philanthropy & Marketing, email: ryan@projectvisionhawaii.org or phone: 808-724-9357.
Step-by-Step Guide to Becoming a Team Fundraiser for PVH
Join us in making a difference during Cataract Awareness Month by creating a fundraising team on GiveLively. Download our step-by-step guide and follow these simple steps to get started:
What Are Cataracts?
Cataracts are a clouding of the eye’s natural lens, leading to vision impairment and, if left untreated, blindness. They affect millions of people worldwide, particularly those over 60. Early detection and treatment are crucial to prevent severe vision loss.
Age-related cataracts can affect your vision in two ways:
Clumps of protein reduce the sharpness of the image reaching the retina.
The clear lens slowly changes to a yellowish/ brownish color, adding a brownish tint to the vision.
Human Eye Anatomy with Eye Cataracts
Our Mission
Project Vision Hawaiʻi aims to provide comprehensive eye care services, raise awareness about cataracts, and ensure that everyone has access to the necessary treatments. Through education, community outreach, and medical support, we strive to reduce the prevalence of cataracts and improve the quality of life for those affected.
How You Can Help
Participate in our fundraising efforts for our vision programs - whether you build/join a team, or donate directly, we need your help!
Participate in our cataract surgery days or include our sponsor a patient information in your patient intake forms. For more information l, please contact Ryan Naka at ryan@projectvisionhawaii.org
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