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Hawaiian Eye Foundation's 2009 Tonga Expedition

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The accomplishments of Hawaiian Eye Foundations Tonga Expedition 2009

- Over 150 cataract and laser eye surgeries at Vaiola Hospital, in Nukualofa, and related training for health care providers.
- Eye screening at Prince Ngu Hospital, in Neiafu.
- Over 1,000 pairs of reading and sun glasses distributed in Tongatapu, Neiafu, Falevai, and Hunga.
- Dental services in Tongatapu, Neiafu, and Hunga.
- School supplies distributed in Hunga and Falevai.

Special Thanks to the Following Who Helped Make this Expedition and Video Possible

Organizational Donors:
- Strata Communications Video & Film (pro-bono video production)
- Ocean Motion Productions (pro-bono video production)
- Surgical Eye Expeditions (SEE) International, Inc. (product donations and operational support)
- Lions Clubs (product donations)
- Bausch & Lomb (funding support)
- Glaukos Corporation (funding support and product donations)
- Air Pacific (air travel support)

Expedition Volunteers:
- John Corboy, MD, HEF President, Team Leader
- Chris Chow, DDS
- Uday Devgan, MD
- Bob Grossman, PhD, HEF Executive Director
- Gene Gullingsrud, MD
- Jeff Killian, Videographer, Ocean Motion Productions
- Lew Levy, Videographer, Strata Communications Video & Film
- Angela Nakashian, Ophthalmic Tech
- Jeff Rutgard, MD
- Linda Rutgard, Ophthalmic Tech
- Kent Small, MD
- Frances Small, Ophthalmic Tech
- Dawne Wittbrod, Ophthalmic Tech

* Special thanks also to our host, Dr. Paula Vivili, who is Tongas only ophthalmologist; his superb team of ophthalmic nurses; and the Ministry of Healths support staff.

Please make a donation to Hawaiian Eye Foundation today at
http://www.hawaiianeyefoundation.org

© Hawaiian Eye Foundation All rights reserved. Hawaiian Eye Foundation is an I.R.S. 501(c)(3) public charity, established in Hawaii in 1984.

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  • I LOVE THIS!

  • God Bless Our Lil' Kingdom of TONGA .. Thanks for all your Help!

  • its ppl like you guys who we are so greatful to have .. thank you so much for supporting our ppl in our lil Kingdom of Tonga, from us Tongan brothers and Sisters in America!

    OFA ATU!

    God Bless........

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