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| Grenadier Member Since: 23 Jul 2014 Location: The foot of Mont Blanc... Posts: 5804   
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Sometimes, with all the SH...t that's going on, with Brexit and Chilcott, with government and opposition in turmoil, with ISIS, being knocked out of the Euros, etc etc, it's worth remembering what really matters and occasionally a goodwill story can do just that. Great read, will (should) make you feel happy and realise that if you have your health, friends and family, life's OK. Maybe not great, but OK. Sorry for preaching. And this kid has to be one of the coolest in town with his specs and sheepskin gilet. Top outfit.
In pictures: Criscent Bwambale sees for the first time in Uganda http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/in-pictures-36665483 Monsieur Le Grenadier I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list..... 2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey |
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6th Jul 2016 8:22pm |
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| gilarion Member Since: 05 Dec 2013 Location: Wales Posts: 5109  
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My son is an ophthalmic optician; he works for Specsavers in South Manchester (who also paid all his university fees while graduating, so good on them).
My son is very aware of the eye diseases in the undeveloped world and spends many hours researching to alleviate these problems, and with the help of Specsavers (so not just their funny UK adverts), trying to find both a cure and fundraising to help those afflicted with sight problems in countries that do not have the funds to look into cures. My son says, 'not being able to see is bad enough in a developed world, in an undeveloped world it is much, much worse and that dad is why I spend so much time studying'. These are my sons words not mine. And that is why I am so proud and love him. For those who like Welsh Mountains and narrow boats have a look at my videos and photos at.. http://www.youtube.com/user/conwy1 |
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6th Jul 2016 10:06pm |
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| leeds Member Since: 28 Dec 2009 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 8580 
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Not preaching, Grenadier.
India has or used to have operating theatres on trains going out to the more remote areas carrying out cater act operations normally on adults. Procedure was relatively quick and only cos a few £ per operation. A blind adult could change from a burden on their family possibly reliant on begging for a living to an adult who could work, earn and support their own family. That little boy in Uganda has a good chance of living a normal life now. Thank you for posting and reminding us how lucky we are in the West. Brendan |
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7th Jul 2016 7:34am |
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