GPAS Launch on November 24

The GLAUCOMA PATIENTS ASSOCIATION (SINGAPORE) will be launched on

November 24, 2007
8.30 to 11.30am
National University Hospital Auditorium

for details see: http://www.singapore-glaucoma.org/Forums/GPAS_Launch.html

GPAS at the Total Eyecare Festival - 11 to 14 Oct 2007

The Glaucoma Patients Association (Singapore) made full use of the space at the Festival to bring awareness of glaucoma to some 50,000 visitors to the event. Almost 1000 pairs of eyes were screened for eye diseases. Talks from eye professionals and specialists gave talks on glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, use of eye glasses, myopia.

GPAS had the opportunity of meeting various professionals in the eyecare community - from ophthalmologists, community leaders, optometrists, nurses etc.

http://www.singapore-glaucoma.org/Forums/AlconTEF_Oct07.html

GPAS - Our 1st 40 days

Oct 10, 2007

Our 1st 40 DAYS

Dear Friends,

During the first 40 days since our inception on Aug 30, 2007, my Committee and I have worked relentlessly to get the support of our glaucoma patients and the related local and international groups.

GPAS is pleased to advise you that our Association is on the AIGPO International Listing (Association of International Glaucoma Patient Organisations). The AIGPO was recently renamed World Glaucoma Patient Association (WGPA). The listing is significantly beneficial to us as 6.5% of our total website traffic originated from the AIGPO website. This augers well for the interest shown to GPAS internationally. Our Mission of: Building support to maintain quality and independent living for those with glaucoma is in total agreement with the WGPA's Mission of: Working to better the lives of glaucoma patients worldwide.

Locally we are on the NVPC Listing in Singapore.

We are profoundly encouraged by the strong endorsements the international community have shown to GPAS .....

WGPA Exec. Vice-Chair Prof. George Lambrou messaged us: "Let me send you my best wishes for a thriving GPAS that will make a difference in the well-being and sight preservation of its members."

WGA President, Prof. Ivan Goldberg responded: "Yes indeed, Sam - congratulations and well done.You're moving ahead very nicely. Good luck!"

From Wills Glaucoma, Prof. Richard Wilson: " Congratulations, Sam. That is great news and Dr. Chew will be an excellent and wise advocate for you. Rick Wilson."

GPAS made her first public appearance at the NUH EYE CARE SEMINAR on Sep 29 where we had a booth to showcase our Association.

GPAS look forward to welcome you at the Total Eye Care Festival from 11 to 14 October 2007 at Marina Square Linkbridge Atrium from 11am to 9pm daily. GPAS will bring awareness of glaucoma message to the participating public. A walk through traffic of close to 50,000 can be expected for the 4-day festival.

Again, we hope to see you at the MDS Public Forum on EYE ALERT: What You Know May Save Your Sight on Oct 27 at Alexandra Hospital Auditorium. This is a collaborative effort of MDS & GPAS.

Next month, we will be celebrating the official GPAS Launch and Patient Forum on November 24 at National University Hospital Auditorium. All glaucoma patients and their caregivers are welcome. The membership fees for all eligible persons are waived till December 31, 2008.

All these events are on our website: www.singapore-glaucoma.org and more events will be added before the year ends.

Visit us daily - our website is on the move and seldom static!

We are looking forward to a great year in 2008!

Best regards,

Sam Fong
President
Glaucoma Patients Association (Singapore)
website: http://www.singapore-glaucoma.org
email: glaucoma.patients@gmail.com