Summary
Better Life in Sight Foundation had a free pop-up clinic in Angleton, Texas on October 26 and 27, 2024. Better Life in Sight Foundation partnered with Remote Area Medical and the city of Angleton to have a healthcare event which helped Southern Brazoria County residents. Remote Area Medical (RAM) is an organization based in Tennessee that provides pop-up clinics around the country. They provided eyecare, dental, and medical care in one event.
Who
The mission of Better Life in Sight Foundation is to provide a better quality of life through sight for our neighbors in rural communities who would otherwise not be able to obtain healthcare education and healthcare. Better Life in Sight Foundation is the non-profit philanthropic arm of The Eye Contact, Inc. We launched this non-profit to help the underserved and those who find themselves in need of health care (in between jobs, etc.).
After over 30 years of practicing in the Eyecare Industry, Better Life in Sight Foundation was developed in 2022 to be more intentional about support for healthcare in our community for those who need this support. The two tenants of the Better Life in Sight Foundation are:
Healthcare Education
▫ Quarterly Healthcare Education Roadshows to share information with targeted audiences on healthcare conditions that can be found during a comprehensive eye exam. The Healthcare Education Roadshow focus is on elderly, school-age youth, and populations with data indicating a higher risk for various healthcare conditions (ex. Diabetes, Hypertension, Glaucoma, etc.)
▫ Partnership agreement with BISD High School Health Science juniors and seniors – Student shadowing and sponsorship of HIPAA certification
Healthcare
Annual care event for comprehensive healthcare. Partnered with Remote Area Medical (RAM) to sponsor a pop-up clinic in the community. Better Life in Sight Foundation’s name for the event is
My Neighbor Day TM.
The name My Neighbor Day
TM. was inspired by Matthew 22:39 NLT ..Love your neighbor as yourself.
Why?
Why develop a healthcare event - The organization that was offering eyecare services to underprivileged people in Lake Jackson can no longer continue and asked if they could pass the baton to the Better Life in Sight Foundation. The partnership with RAM is to reimagine how these services could be brought to the community and be more inclusive of overall health. The plan is to have these events annually, if possible.
Why in Angleton, Texas – Angleton is the county seat for Brazoria County, and we think My Neighbor Day will highlight the heart of Angleton in caring for our community. As indicated in the 2020 U.S. census, Angleton, Texas has 19.4% persons without health insurance under the age of 65.
Why the Angleton Recreation Center – The Angleton Recreation Center is centrally located in the city of Angleton and is a facility focused on enhancing the quality of life for the citizens of Angleton.
Sponsor Needs:
In kind donations to support the cost of bringing this event to the Southern Brazoria County Community. All Donors will be listed on the website with level of sponsorship. Better Life in Sight Foundation is a 501 (c) (3) organization.
- Meals for Volunteers and Snacks during the clinic
- Lodging for the Healthcare team
Premier Sponsor: $1000
Elite Sponsor: $500
Distinguished Sponsor: $250
Love My Community: $100
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