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Phelophepa Train:
On 8th March this train arrived at the Swartkops Station in Port Elizabeth. The train provides basic health care for those who cannot afford it. Retina SA, with the assistance of two volunteers from the Nightingale Trust were there to create awareness and answer the many questions on eye care.
Gail and Anton van Rooyen (Branch Vice Chairperson and Low Vision Assistive Device Consultant) was
invited by Dr Giles, resident Optometrist on the Train, to do a presentation to 12 optometric students from the Free State University.
The optometric students were doing community work on the train.

Port Alfred & Kenton-on-Sea:
In April Senior citizens, resident in 4 Retirement Villages in Port Alfred & Kenton-on-Sea had the opportunity to attend presentations hosted by Retina SA. The presentation focused on Age Related Macular Degeneration and the impact this condition has on an adult when vision is lost.
A display and demonstration of low vision assistive devices by Anton van Rooyen once again high

Fort Hare University: 7th April
Anton & Gail were invited by the Dean of Students at the University to do a presentation to staffand representatives of the Student Body on visual disability, vision rehabilitation and to provide information on how to establish a vision disability help desk unit at Fort Hare University.

P.E. Regional Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PERCCI)
Retina SA was introduced to Corporates and small businesses at a Health & Wellness Meeting hosted by PERCCI in June. Here Gail is seen with Sr Muriel from Missionvale, Roger Matlock of
General Motors Foundation and Dr Margo de Kooker of the PERCCI Health and Wellness Task Team.

STREET COLLECTION: 5th JUNE 2010
A big “Thank you!” to all Shopping Centre & Depot Managers, students, friends and public for their support and time in assisting us with our Street Collection, raising R15124.00 Special Thanks

BUSINESS WOMENS’ ASSOCIATION REGIONAL AWARD:
Retina SA EC Branch Chairperson, Gail Cillie, was nominated as a finalist in the ‘Social Entrepreneur’ category in the BWA regional awards. The Committee and staff would like to congratulate Gail on this achievement – we are proud of you, Gail.