Become a Visionary for The Fred Hollows Foundation today
Fred Hollows is a legendary Australian whose legacy continues to change the world today. Fred said it was “obscene to let people go blind when they don’t have to.” He was a visionary who fought the injustice of avoidable blindness – one person at a time. Fred was taken from us too soon. But the work he started all those years ago showed us that one person really can make a difference. And so can you, by becoming a Visionary for The Fred Hollows Foundation today. We are living in challenging times, but blindness does not wait. And neither can we. 9 out of 10 people who are blind or vision impaired don’t need to be, and we need people like you, now more than ever, to carry on Fred’s vision of a world where no one is needlessly blind. Australians like you donate monthly because they too believe in rolling up their sleeves, having a go and getting the job done – no matter what it takes. They are the new visionaries and, like Fred, they are unlocking better futures for vulnerable people – one person at a time. We’re asking people like you to sign up to become a Visionary for The Fred Hollows Foundation today, so that we can keep our promise to Fred and end avoidable blindness around the world. By becoming a Visionary you will fight the injustice of avoidable blindness and help finish the job Fred started. Vision changes everything.
Fred was asked once whether his work was extraordinary. "Nah," he said, "I've just been lucky." But Fred was extraordinary; through his actions, his message and most of all his legacy - which you are an important part of. Fred was a visionary and we need more people like him - people like you, who will walk in his footsteps, enabling the continuation of his vital work. You can finish the job he started all those years ago.
Monthly giving is the most effective way to donate – we count on your monthly donations to be able to plan ahead and provide support to people living with avoidable blindness in over 25 countries around the world.
Your monthly donation enables us to train doctors who then train others, build clinics and work with governments to reach those who no one else can. Your money goes further with a monthly donation by restoring sight to more people.
You choose how much you give and the donation is automatically deducted from your nominated account on the 15th or 28th of every month. This means fewer administrative tasks for us too – so it keeps admin costs down. You are in complete control of your giving and can modify anytime.
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Clementine was just one of those people facing this scenario: she was desperate to help her son, but the village where they live is hours from the nearest hospital. Travelling is really not an option for people in her situation.
Without outreach programs like the ones run by The Fred Hollows Foundation, finding help would have been very difficult. But a community health worker visited the area where Eric lives, and contacted Dr Ciku Mathenge, a leading eye surgeon who has restored sight to thousands of people
Monthly donations are the most reliable source of income - they mean we can worry less about raising funds and focus more on delivering long-term projects. It means we can invest in innovation and technology that will continue to make eye care services more affordable and available to people living in the most remote parts of the world.