Kerala Chapter

CAMPS HELD

7 th Camp - April 28th 2002

Venue:-  St John Baptist Church, Palarivattom, Kochi, Kerala

 In association with: Kerala Catholic Youth Movement, Palarivattom, Kochi, Kerala

Inauguration:- Senior father of the Church

Doctor:- Dr Roshan George of Roshan Eye Care Cente

265 persons attended the camp

134 persons were selected for supply of free eye glasses.

 For 9 patients Cataract Surgery was arranged free of cost.

The media both newspapers as well as cable network gave wide coverage for the  camp

Distribution of free eyeglasses  was  arranged in a separate function on 9^th June 2002 at the camp premises and it was inaugurated by Mr. K. Babu, MLA. The Church authorities and the KCYM volunteers took active part

Free eyeglass distribution at Thamanam after the camp held there on 28^th April was held on June 9 at the camp site itself.

Sri.K.Babu MLA inaugurated the function. Mr.E.R.Menon and Mr.Girijan Menon attended the function where M/s.Ratheesh Opticals arranged the glasses for distribution as ususal.

One of the child patient’s mother spoke on the occasion of her wonderful experience at the Roshan  Eye Care Hospital as well as at the camp where she could get best attention and treatment for her child who had multiple problems. She was emotional while thanking the organizers of the camp ,the Camp Doctor and the Volunteers. This was a new experience for the organizers as well as the volunteers as they received the feedback from the patients’ side in the open session. The Vicar of the Church who thanked  the Camp authorities said that  all were happy about the camp  and looked forward to the next.