"From my first trip in 2001, Jamaica his grabbed my heart. I love the people and their resilience to overcome perils that they have been faced with. Helping to provide eyesight to the blind will never get old for me. Their smiles and gratefulness is something to be treasured. When those patches are removed and the patient is able to see light, I witness the healing hand of our God at work. It is so humbling that he can work through all of us."

"I love Jamaica. I love the people of Jamaica, and I love getting to serve with the team from the states AND the team here in Jamaica"

- Louanne Stahl

"I've done 15 mission trips to Jamaica. I come on the trips because I can use my skills to help improve lives by improving their vision. Jamaican patients visibly demonstrate the difference when their patches are removed, and they can see. It's a different feeling than I've experienced in other countries."

- Mandi Grissom, Ohio

"So glad I was able to be part of the team and help so many children. Because I've been blessed, I'm gonna be a blessing."

- Dr Sherita Brown, Georgia (Children's Vision Clinic Dr.)

"This is my 10th mission trip. It gives me an opportunity to serve people and gives them a chance to better their lives and have better vision. Jamaicans are so loving and excited to see us. They embrace us with smiles and hugs. Watching them being able to see the day after surgery is the best feeling, knowing that you've changed their lives forever!"

- Catharine "Kate" Hemker