When Verah noticed that her baby daughter, Racheal, wasn’t reacting to her touch, her heart told her something was wrong.
Her instincts were right. Racheal was born with cataracts in both eyes—a condition that can impact a child’s sight before they even learn to walk.
But nothing would stand in Verah’s way.
Strapping her daughter to her back, Verah rode her bicycle more than 30 miles to reach an Orbis International vision screening program. Thanks to supporters like you, Racheal received the diagnosis she desperately needed—and life-changing surgery to restore her sight.
Today, Racheal can finally see her mother’s smile, play with her friends, and learn with joy—all because Verah never gave up, and because your generosity made it possible.
Right now, more than 90 million children and adolescents around the world are living with vision impairment and can’t get the high-quality care they need.
Thank you for making a difference this Mother’s Day for families like Verah and Racheal. Together, we’re building a world where no child’s future is held back by treatable vision loss.
With gratitude,
Team Orbis
P.S Looking for a unique gift this Mother’s Day? Honor her or the maternal figure in your life with a donation in their name this Mother’s Day. A donation in their name is a meaningful way to show your love while helping restore someone’s sight—making an impact for life. Donate today.
