Vision Harvest: Dr. Silverman Rides 120 Miles for Free Cataract Surgery
August 13, 2010
Next Saturday, I plan on riding my bicycle from Livingston to Margate New Jersey. I figure the route will be about 120 miles, it should be quite challenging. I have also decided to incorporate my biking passion with raising some money for the upcoming Vision Harvest event. Since August is National Cataract Awareness Month, the timing couldn’t be better!
As I have previously announced, Friday, October 22 will be the date for the second annual Vision Harvest free cataract surgery day at River Drive Surgery Center. Cataract Surgery will be provided free of charge to those patients with cataracts, who do not have insurance, and cannot afford the surgery. Those interested should call the Vision Harvest Hotline at: 973-200-8250. Last year,in our inaugural event, we were able to provide free cataract surgery to 20 patients.
Doctors will be donating their time and skills, pharmaceutical companies will be donating medications, and surgical companies will be donating surgical supplies, but there will still be costs to incur. I am hoping to increase awareness through this ride and raise some money. Contributions will help defray hard costs, such as surgical center staffing, equipment, and supplies not donated by suppliers. We are currently in the process of applying for non-profit status, and therefore this cannot be considered a tax deductible donation at this time. Your help is greatly appreciated!
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