Editorial June 2015

Dear Friends, 

This spring, the Aravind Eye Foundation traveled to India to visit our colleagues at the Aravind Eye Care System. A visit to Aravind is always eye-opening, always humbling, reminding us again and again that the most important part of the “Aravind model” are the people.

In Madurai, we met with every member of Aravind’s retinoblastoma team – experts in treatment and research for this devastating childhood eye cancer. We toured several vision centers and talked to patients and the skilled, compassionate women who provide primary eye care to India’s rural populations. We went to Pondicherry and heard about a new method of training teachers to screen for vision problems in schools.

And, throughout our trip, we were reminded of you – our friends, volunteers, and donors who make this work possible. You are critical in helping Aravind fulfill its mission of eliminating needless blindness. Thank you for your on-going, generous support!

Warmest regards, 
The Board of Aravind Eye Foundation