As we prepare for I Care’s upcoming mission to El Salvador…. we remember Dr. Phil Ortiz, I Care International’s founder and longtime leader. He left us two years ago on this day after living a full and vibrant life of 86 years. Phil became interested in I Care...
I CARE International News
-Thank You-
Klaus Schumann and Jay Adams from Mark Bindner Sometimes events in our lives demand reflection – this is one of those times. My friends, Jay (Mary Jane) and Klaus, are now in Florida. They are physically far from where I am, but part of their spirit is with me...
Happy Holidays!
May your days be filled with peace, hope, and joy this holiday season. Happy Holidays from I Care International, Inc.
Back to El Salvador
Last week I Care International received an official invitation to hold a clinic in the community of San Alejo, La Union, in El Salvador. The invitation was expedited by the San Miguel Rotary, who worked successfully with us on a previous clinic in February,...
Thank You to Our Friends From Massachusetts
A SHOUT OUT goes to Judy Chasin, along with Julie Washurn, from the Brookline Senior Center, for their second donation of eyeglasses, readers, and cheaters! Judy worked with the Senior Center participants and collected and shipped the glasses to us all the way from...
-Fundraiser Wrap Up-
Congratulations to the 2023 Fundraiser Winners! Lucy Gibbs and Mike Roche!! Jennifer Jacobs, Vice President of I Care International, did a great job hosting the raffle drawing with help from Mindy Waite and Mindy's daughter Ava, who drew the winning tickets. Local...
2023 Fundraiser Campaign Kickoff at Grundy County Fairgrounds
The I Care fundraiser kickoff was held at the Grundy County Fairgrounds in Morris, Illinois on 9/30. Our volunteer students helped with the early 6:00 a.m. setup. The event started at 8:00 and ended at 4:00. It was a great opportunity to see old friends, meet new...
Dr. Carrie Sypherd Thank You
A big THANK YOU goes out to Dr. Carrie Sypherd, friend of I Care International, and her patients and staff for doing a fantastic job collecting used eyeglasses for our I Care inventory. We received two large boxes of cleaned glasses which saves a step in the clinic...
Save the Date – I Care International Fundraiser Campaign Kickoff – 9/30/23 from 8:00 to 4:00
Eyeglass Sorting – Complete
The American Legion in Sheridan, Illinois opened their doors in July for our annual eyeglass sorting. We had 16 people attend and they all came ready to work. They all did a fabulous job! Thank you! Jesse Gutierrez brought along four or five boxes of glasses that he...