Report on Lend an Eye Project

         On the 14th of September, a few kids from the Agathians Shelter were brought for an eye check-up at E’Image, an optical shop nearby, for an eye check-up. The reason this project was organized was to sponsor spectacles for the children. The reason being, vision deficiency is one of the world’s cruelest disability that can lead to blindness.

         4 Leos volunteered for this project, with the Organizing Chairperson being Leo Renugaa. We fetched the kids from the home at around 10 am. To prevent chaos at the optical shop, we brought the kids 5 at a time. This was convenient as Leo Renugaa’s dad offered the transport.

         We managed to get all the kids checked by 12 noon. At the end of the day only 2 kids needed spectacles. We let the kids pick their favourite frames for the glasses. We sent the kids back to the shelter at 12.30pm. The caretaker from the shelter thanked us for our help. We are hoping to continue this project again next month.

Reported by,
Leo Lakshmi

Photos taken during this project:

Leos with the orphanages at the optic shop

getting his eyes to be checked as sharp as hawks

picking his style of frame!