Better Life In Sight Foundation
My Neighbor Day
Free Pop-up Clinic
October 26 – 27, 2024
Free Pop-up Clinic
Angleton Recreation Center
1601 N. Valderas St.
Angleton, Texas 77515
Summary
Better Life in Sight Foundation is bringing a free pop-up clinic to Angleton, Texas. Better Life in Sight Foundation has partnered with Remote Area Medical to have a healthcare event to help Southern Brazoria County residents. Remote Area Medical (RAM) is an organization based in Tennessee that provides pop-up clinics around the country. They provide 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.
About Remote Area Medical (RAM)
Remote Area Medical (RAM) is an organization based in Tennessee that provides pop-up clinics around the country. They provide eyecare, dental, and medical care. Better Life in Sight Foundation will sponsor their coming to Angleton.
See the link to learn more about Remote Area Medical.
When & Where
Better Life in Sight Foundation is sponsoring Remote Area Medical to host the event in the Angleton community on Saturday, October 26th and morning of Sunday, October 27th. This event will be a part of the Better Life in Sight Foundation’s My Neighbor Day initiative.
We will have this event in the Angleton Recreation Center on Saturday, October 26th from 6 a.m. – 6 p.m. and on Sunday, October 27th from 6 a.m. – 12p.m.
My Neighbor Day
Remote Area Medical
Know Before You Go
ANGLETON, TX
The patient parking lot will open no later than 11:59 p.m. (midnight local time) on Friday night, Oct. 25, and remain open. As patients arrive at the parking lot, they will be provided with additional information regarding clinic opening processes and next steps. Clinic doors typically open at 6 a.m. This clinic is in collaboration with Better Life In Sight Foundation.
Patients should be prepared with their own food, water, medicines, and clothing when arriving early. Bathrooms will be provided.
Free dental, vision, and medical services are provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Due to time constraints, be prepared to choose between DENTAL and VISION services. Medical services are offered to every patient attending the clinic.
All services are free and open to the public. No ID required.
In some situations, such as inclement weather, volunteer cancellations, or other circumstances outside of RAM’s control, the parking lot may open earlier or a smaller number of patients served. RAM encourages everyone who would like services, especially dental services, to arrive as early as possible.
*Clinic closing time may vary based on each service area’s daily capacity. Please check RAM’s clinic FAQ page for more information.
**The above details are subject to change. Please continue to check our schedule regularly for updates as your clinic dates near.
DATE
Oct 26 - 27 2024
TIME
All Day
LOCATION
Angleton Recreation Center
1601 N Valderas Street, Angleton, TX 77515
Volunteer and Sponsor Needs
We need volunteers who are willing to help with the event. Training will be provided for those who volunteer.
Volunteer Needs:
50-60 General support volunteers
3-5 People to help with the parking lot
10-15 Translators (Signers, Spanish, other)
General Support Activities:
- Unload supplies and equipment
- Help with clinic set-up and breakdown
- Throughout each clinic day
- During the day and overnight in the parking lot
- Loading the trucks
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) orgnization.
- Meals for Volunteers and Snacks during the clinic
- Lodging for the Healthcare team
Premier Sponsor: $1000
Elite Sponsor: $500
Distinguished Sponsor: $250
Volunteer Signup
All volunteers must create a profile
General Support Volunteer Signup Instructions
If you are a General Support volunteer (not a Professional Healthcare volunteer), in the Profession or Volunteer Classification sections, select (General Support) for both Event Area and Profession/Classification.
Professional Volunteer Signup Instructions
If you are a Professional volunteer (not a general volunteer),
in the Profession or Volunteer Classification section, select your profession (Vision, Medical, or Dental) and provide the information requested.
For All Volunteers Instructions
Under Events & Assignments, select Texas events. In the Event Category, select Clinics, and in Events,
BE SURE TO SELECT THE ANGLETON CLINIC.
We will receive our list of volunteers to ensure training is scheduled for the Angleton Clinic.
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