Hello,

As you may know, I founded Eye Care Gambia, a nonprofit organization based in the United States whose mission is to deliver eye care services to the Gambia.  The Gambia is a small country on the west coast of Africa. It was under military dictatorship for the past 22 years. During that time the medical and social institutions were decimated. The country was liberated in 2016. Since I am originally from the Gambia we’ve decided to try and help rebuild the medical system, which lead to the formation of Eye Care Gambia. 

We plan to continue going on medical missions to the Gambia at least 2 times per year to treat patients and teach some of the ancillary help and medical professionals. During our last humanitarian mission in November, we saw 1200 patients. In the course of our visit, we were unable to treat 10 patients who I diagnosed with Retinal Detachments. Unfortunately, we were unable to properly treat them due to of lack of equipment. It saddens me to know that I could have help repaired their vision, but without the availability of the equipment needed, I was unable to do so. We are in desperate need to raise money in order to purchase the equipment to treat such patients.

Their needs are overwhelming and as such we are soliciting help to continue this effort. The transportation of equipment and personnel to Africa is very expensive and quite challenging.  I am asking for your help. Any monetary donation, no matter how big or small will help us continue our mission. At this time we are working out of a small clinic that is poorly equipped for the services needed. We are soliciting funds to continue to deliver care and training of medical personnel in hopes of improving the lives of the people of the Gambia. We are asking for help to continue to deliver evidence based eye care to the people of the Gambia.

Your tax-deductible support will be appreciated and put to good and powerful use for the people of the Gambia. To donate, please visit eyecaregambia.com/home/donation or mail a check or money order to: Eye Care Gambia, 15131 Fintry Place, Miami Lakes, FL 33016. Your charitable giving will be used to continue the treatment and training needed in the Gambia. Sight is a precious commodity. We look forward to hearing from you and if you have any questions do not hesitate to contact us directly. Thank you. 

Gratefully,

Sulayman E. Jallow, M.D.