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Dashanaba King has a proven formula for success. “What ever your mind can conceive and believe, it can achieve,” says the international businesswoman whose own success led to being named Business Person of the Year, Teacher of the Year, an Honorary Doctorate Degree in Sustainable Development and the high honor of being enstooled as Queen Mother in Ghana. She champions a number of humanitarian efforts ranging from collecting school supplies, used computers, after-school programs for young girls to digging wells, building kindergartens and collecting used eyeglasses for Africa.

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Dr. Dashanaba King

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8182882356

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www.myspace.com/donations_4glasses2africa

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“Give the Gift of Sight” Initiative

“Give the Gift of Sight”
Programs/Initiatives/Projects – PIPs in Africa
nanaqueenmothers@gmail.com 818.288.2356

More than 250 million adults and children worldwide suffer from poor vision because they don't have access to eye exams and eyeglasses. That's why Queen Mother Dunenyo I began collecting used prescription eyeglasses for men, women and children in Africa thru the “Give the Gift of Sight” Initiative. Over the last two years, we made the request and organizations, clubs, schools, churches, businesses, major corporations and people, just like you, stepped up to the plate and donated used eye glasses.

GOOD NEWS – We have collected over 5000 pair and have now identified the nearest Lions Club International Recycling Center to clean, sterilize, and categorize for packing.

WHAT WE NEED NOW – Is your help in covering freight charges to the final destination in Ghana, West Africa. There is a worldwide need to donate eyeglasses. The World Health Organization estimates that the eyesight of one-fourth of the world's population can be improved through the use of corrective lenses.
Recycling a pair of eyeglasses costs as little as US 8 cents however, the expense for correcting poor vision is astronomical to those in developing countries.
Consider the following, and please donate towards shipping if you can. Did you know that:

• Over 1 billion people in developing countries need eyeglasses but cannot afford them.
• Over 4 million pairs of eyeglasses are thrown away each year in North America.
• 25% of the global population needs eyeglasses.
• 50% of children in institutions for the blind in Africa would be able to read normal or large print if they had eyeglasses.
• The price for glasses in Benin and other African countries can exceed three months' average salary.

NEXT STEP: Is to have you come on board to assist with the freight charges from Atlanta, Georgia to overseas – Ghana West Africa. We plan to ship in September/October, 2009. Once the shipment lands in Ghana, Queen Mother Dunenyo I will work closely with doctors and technicians, who conduct eye exams, fitting prescription eyeglasses that are as close as possible to the person's sight needs. THERE ARE NO FEES FOR SCREENING. Then these recycled glasses are given to people in need, with the help of various local NGOs, medical missionaries, Chiefs, Queen Mothers and interested parties to get the job done. Our goal is to distribute the glasses for free to the Villagers just in time for the Christmas/Kwanzaa/ Hannakah holiday season! It’s gonna be such a memorable Christmas – giving the gift of sight – all because you decided to help, to reach out and touch, bringing transformation, and making it memorable. Now aren’t you special……THANKS!


Founded in 2007, Programs/Initiatives/Projects - PIPs In Africa is proud to be a part of Heritage Crest Foundation/The ACE Organization with outreach programs and partnerships for community building and sustainable development. The “Give The Gift Of Sight” Initiative is dedicated to improving vision for those in need in developing countries. If you are interested in spending Christmas 2009 in Africa and joining us, then come on board, let us know! “

Queen Mother Dunenyo I a/k/a Dr. Dashanaba King-Founder The ACE Organization
The sum is only equal to the whole of its parts.” So my friend, Queen Mother I desires your touch in this project we want you to play a part in helping to improve impaired vision. HERE’S HOW: Contact us by email or phone and state your gift donation of how you will help. We stand ready to receive your email/call and give specific information regarding shipping, cost, and customs. The entire “Give the Gift of Sight” Team and Queen Mother Dunenyo I appreciate you in advance for choosing to make a difference in some one’s life. THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! AKPE!
Programs/Initiatives/Projects–PIPs in Africa
Post Office Box 42739
Atlanta, Georgia 30311 USA
nanaqueenmothers@gmail.com
818.288.2356
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