MCI Dispensing of Eyeglasses in Barangay Linan, South Cotabato

This is MCI‘s 13th distribution of eye glasses in various communities, including the Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDL) in Davao Penal and Prison Farm (DaPeCol). Recognizing the profound impact of clear vision on individuals' lives by Minority Care international's Restoring Vision annual eye care projects, we dispensed more than 190 reading eyeglasses to the Linan Barangay in South Cotabato. We had two eye doctors from a local hospital join us as volunteers to evaluate, to do free eye check ups, and to label the lenses of all the eye glasses before distributing them. At the same time our  nursing students conducted free blood pressure screening for the elderly. They enjoyed serving the community needs. According to one of the eye glasses recipients, he appreciated MCI's community outreach project because eye checks and glasses are very expensive with the consequences that most do not have glasses and have problems that go untreated. Through this service our MCI scholars are learning that it is more blessed to give than to receive. We want to thank Linan Barangay Council member, Mr. Aguilar, for great hospitality and for allowing us  to distribute the eyewear there. Also, MCI Student Association officers and president, Lynnyth Aguilar and her team, Dr. Aland Mizell, Dr. Krizzia Rodriguez, Dr. Connie Bargos, and Attorney Cariaga.