picture gallery

Kissing babies!

Pastor Miguel Duran kisses his grandson as they wait to get Miguel's eyes checked.

Glasses for Noy

Noy Duran, Pastor Miguel's wife listens to her options as Walter Bolanas (not pictured) translates for team member Nate Coleman.

What do you think

STOA team member Bennie Crossland asks how this pair of glasses fit. The team really worked hard to not only distribute glasses, but to give each person a pair that they liked. Now that's service with a smile!

The Glass Hunt

Kenny Otto, Kenna Hutto, Nate Coleman and crew diligently look through boxes of glasses to find the best pair for each recipient.

Two Cool Guys

Steve Smith and an ENLACE volunteer take a break during a lull in patients.

Fitting Glasses

Kenny Otto works to fit glasses to this child's small face as perfectly as possible.

Team Photo

Almost all of the team after a full day of work!

Eye History

Priscilla Negron McKinney interviews a patient to assist the Doctor's and gather basic eye history.

So Many Glasses

Boxes of glasses lined the entrance to the church. There were literally thousands of used glasses donated to be used in the clinic.

Alex Interviewing

Alex Curchin helps with registration to help make the process smoother and faster for the Doctor's & patients.

Reading Medicine

Adam interpretes medicine instructionc for Clark McQuigg and his patient.

Searching with Love

Deb Porter's shirt really expresses the care that each team member gave every action of the clinic. Even the simple act of finding the right glasses was an act of love.

One Happy Customer

This patient kept exclaiming, "Gracias! Gracias!" to the team as he finished the process and wore his glasses for the first time.

Medicine on the Road

Jeff Brakley uses a hand held instrument to get vision readings. This technology really helped get accurate sight readings.

Such a Beautiful Smile

This is what it is all about!

Steve and Patient

Steve Smith always had a smile to share as he admininstered the same exam for hours every day. The entire team was amazing at working long hard days, but never lost their sense of joy!

Too Cute to Resist

What more is there to say? Look at that face!

Bright Future

One cool character in sweet shades!

Trying them Out

One gentlemen tests out his glasses to see if they offer the best vision from his options.

Even Pastors Need Glasses

Pastor Felix smiles after getting his new pair of glasses.

Congress Room

The team was invited to join a local representative in the a personal tour of his offices and the House of Representatives.

Salon Azul

The team in front of the Salon Azul del Palacio Legislativo that was part of the tour of the El Sal Legislature.