KIDS INSIGHT 2010

Kids Insight Project is a joint initiative of the Saint Lucia Blind Welfare Association and the Lions Clubs of Saint Lucia which began in 2003.   The objective of the program is to a provide corrective pediatric eye care to underprivileged children in  Saint Lucia. Each year the team visits Saint Lucia for a period of two weeks to provide eye care intervention including surgical, medical,  low vision assessments and provision of devices as well as provide follow-up support.  This year marked the eighth visit for the Team who has examined 179 children and adults. The program's success can be attributed to the support it received from grant funds from Lions International as well as all the Lions Clubs in Zone 3B (Saint Lucia.).

The Kids Insight Team with the Children and their parents

 The Kids Insight Team during the 2010 clinics

To show appreciation for the work done by the team, this year the Lionistic family in collaboration with the Saint Lucia Blind Welfare Association hosted a children's fair at the Pigeon Island National Park on Sunday February 07.  The highlight of the fair was to allow the team to interact with the children who have benefited from the program  as well as clients who were diagnosed by the local Eye Care personnel for testing and/or surgery.

Kids on the bus ready for a fun filled day

 

President of the Saint Lucia Blind Welfare Association expressing thanks

Dr Bird Community pediatrician supervising the bouncing castle

  

  The Children, their Parents, the Kids Insight Team, Lions and Leos participated in the games

Lion Andy enjoyed the balloon game while Lion Lesley-Ann cheered on the oldest participant in the sack race

                                    

Lion Zone Chairperson anxiously awaitedthe start of the game

 Lion Eugenia our Artist along with her new apprentice Lion Bernice enjoyed the face painting

Once Again the Lions of Saint Lucia say THANK YOU to the Kids Insight Team for another successful year. 

We look forward to greater things in 2011.