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Results of 4th Annual Fundraisnig Golf Tournament 7/17/2010
It was a perfect warm, sunny, humid morning in the low 90's and over 50 golfers arrived to participate in a fun purposeful event to help raise funds for EyeCare WeCare Foundation so they in turn can help restore vision to the disadvantaged people in the Philippines. Everything was set, the Sponsors and partners with EcWc), the Philippine Nurses Association of Northeast Florida (PNANEF) were present greeting the golfers, gathering the entry forms, collecting the money, providing breakfast, giving the golfers sack lunches. When the golfers were finished, they tabulated the results, provided a fabulous Filipino lunch with lumpia, bananna Turon, and pansit and later helped present the awards. Charlie Hunt at Genuine Parts- NAPA, sponsored the trophies as well as a monetary contribution. A total of $2,320 was donated to EyeCare WeCare Foundation because of the efforts of many people. A list will be added later to make sure that everyone is credited for their efforts. One of the co-founders of the golf tournaments, Dr. Steven Houston, was unable to breakaway from his ophthalmology residency in Miami, but the other co-founder, his father, Capt. Sam Houston Jr. was present. (Also a member of the board of directors for EyeCare WeCare Foundation) The tournament coordinator for all four tournaments, Mr. Ed Callao was present along with his wife Vel who is vice president of PNANEF. The President / Founder of EyeCare WeCare Foundation, Dr. James Weyrich and his wife Ellen who is also the Secretary of the foundation was there. Also present were the hosts of the May 2010 vision mission in Pampanga, Philippines were Ed and Susan Damilao. Susan also assisted the PNANEF in their activities and Ed participated by golfing (he ended up with 2nd Low Gross)
Capt Sam Houston, Daphne Viray, Vel & Ed Callao, Dr. Jim Weyrich and Susan Damilao
Everyone involved with the golf tournment at Fleming Beach Golf Course on Fleming Beach Florida July 17, 2010
Dr. Jim thanking participants, the golfers are in their carts getting ready for their shotgun start moments away
Participants competing during the fundraising event at the beautiful Fleming Island Plantation Golf Course
The Awards donated by NAMPA to be given to the golfers for the various categories at the completion of the tournament First Place Trophy Winner of First Place Award for tournament is Ogi Pabusian
Ed Callao, Capt Sam Houston, ED Damilao Winner 2nd place EyeCare Wecare Foundation with Dr. Jim Weyrich
Ed Callao with Capt. Sam Houston winner of 3rd place for tournament with Dr. Jim Weyrich and Sam's wife Patty
Tournament coordinator Ed Callao give Ron Locquiao "closest to the pin" then donates his prize $ to Eyecare Wecare
Orly Pamiza winning "closest to the 15th hole" and giving the cash award to EyeCare WeCare Foundation
Elsa Milton winner of "Closest to the Pin" award and donates cash back to EyeCare WeCare Foundation
Mike Oelrich wins best puts award He invited Susan Damilao and Ellen Weyrich in the picture
This page is under construction, check back in the next few days for a complete picture gallery of the tournament.
RESULTS OF THE THIRD ANNUAL 2009 FUNDRAISING GOLF TOURNAMENT Sponsored by The Philippine Nurses Association of Northeast Florida (PNANEF) At Fleming Island Golf Course. August 8, 2009 -- Thank you all 44 participants and a big thank you to the volunteers
Capt. Sam Houston greeting golfers. Left to right, Gigi Nobleza, Ogie Pabustan, Capt Houston, Roger Regulacion and Danny Pobiacion
Registration Table Left to right, Daphne Viray (PNANEF Vice President), Vel Callao (PNANEF Executive Board), Ed Viray (PNANEF Auxiliary Chair-person), Susan Damilao-Chair person for the June 2010 ECWC Vision Mission in Macabebe & Pampanga, Christy Rafael, Volunteer, Ogie Pabustan, golfer participant, Todd Logston, Golfer Participant.
PNANEF Vice-President Daphne and Vel Callao Executive board member presenting a check for $450 to EyeCare WeCare Foundation on behalf of the president Romeo De Vera. Receiving the check is EcWc tournament treasure Capt. Sam Houston.
Team of Louie Cruz and Mike Green await their turn to receive the 1st Place Trophy, Witnessing the presentation is Cris Tongol Fleet Management Division, City of Jacksonville.
Team of Ed Damilao and Stephen Roberts joyfully received their 3rd Place Trophy from CDR Ed Callao (Retired) Over all- Chair & Event Organizer, 2009 ECWC Golf Fundraising Tournament Thank you all Volunteers, Awards Giveaways and Food/Refreshments & Donors: Mr. Benjamin and Mrs. Aurora Grospe Mr. Melchor “Choy” and Mrs. Nanette Orpiano Mr. Rudy and Christy Rafael Ms. Myna Domondon Mr. Bing and Mrs. Marlyn Nevado Mr. Paul and Mrs. Lilia Villar CDR Ed and Mrs. Vel Callao Mr. Ed and Daphne Viray Mr. Ed and Susan Damilao Mr. and Mrs. Alex Sejalbo Mr. Frankie Mack Mr. Rudy Pabustan- Watson Realty Mr. and Mrs. Roger Regulacion Mr. Orly Pamiza Dr. R Schnipper- Jacksonville Eyecare Center. Mr. Jun and Mrs. Estrel Callao Monetary Donors CDR Ed and Mrs. Vel Callao Mr. and Mrs. Leonardo Castillo Mr. and Mrs. Cris cueto Mr Ed and Susan Damilao Mr and Mrs. E. B. Diokno Capt. Sam & Mrs. Houston, Jr Mr. and Mrs. Arman Rin Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Ortiguerra Mr. and Mrs. E.P. Obrero Mr. and Mrs. Pat Palompo Mr. Orly Pamiza Mr. Conrado Santiago and family Mr. and Mrs. Pepe Santiago NAPA Auto Parts Lanahan Insurance, INC. PNANEF, INC. DR. R Schnipper
RESULTS OF THE SECOND ANNUAL 2008 FUNDRAISING GOLF TOURNAMENT The Second Annual EyeCare WeCare Foundation Fundraising golf tournament at the Fleming Island Golf Course in Jacksonville, Florida was held on Sunday June 22, 2008 was unfortunately rained out. Only completing 13-14 holes, it still was a great success. There were 66 participants which still had a good time. They were able to net over $6,000 for the foundation plus had donations of eyeglasses and other medical supplies. The players were treated to a genuine Filipino meal and given a free round of golf for future use. EyeCare WeCare Foundation salutes VISTAKON, the Jacksonville Filipino community, Ed Callao, Capt. Sam Houston, his son Steve and the Philippine Nurses Association of Northeastern Florida for their contributions to the foundation.
Registration Desk- Julie Locquiao (President PNANEF), Vel Callao (VP) Daphne Viray (Sec),Pauline Rapadas (Treas), Sally Torres, Ester Famy, Reyna Famy,
Steve Houston, Capt. Sam Houston
Manny June Torres, Ed Callao, Ely Claudillla Hello Everyone, My name is Steven Houston, the son of Captain Sam Houston, USN, Ret., and I am a medical student at the University of Virginia, soon to begin my 4th year. I have an intense interest in becoming an Ophthalmologist, an eye surgeon. Upon completion of medical school, I want to devote some of my time to providing eye care around the world to those without access to medical facilities. I am a volunteer with EyeCare WeCare Foundation, Inc., an all volunteer non-profit 501 (c)(3)organization that is currently providing eye care and eyeglasses to those in need in the Philippines. My association with the foundation will provide me an opportunity to experience first hand the hardships and struggles that people face in other countries, in particularly the Philippines, and what I can do to help the less fortunate people. Imagine not being able to clearly see your children’s faces, or not being able to see the print on this page. Millions in the United States suffer from near-sightedness, far-sightedness, and astigmatism, all correctable by glasses and contacts. We have grown accustomed to everyone having access to eyeglasses, whether at Wal-Mart, the Mall, or your local optometrist. However, the luxury of eyeglasses is not the same in many other countries. There are millions around the world who are nearly blind because they cannot afford nor have access to eyeglasses. The Foundation is striving to bring the basic necessity of eyesight to everyone. EyeCareWeCare Foundation, Inc. was established in 2001. After 3 years of preparation, the Foundation started its first medical vision mission on Negros Occidental Island in the Philippines. It currently conducts the missions twice a year. The team of volunteers just returned from the Philippines this past January, 2008, where they examined 1,559 rural poor people, and 1,538 pairs of eyeglasses were dispensed. You should see the smiles on children’s faces when they are able to see for the first time. The next trip to the Philippines is planned for this summer. Although the Foundation is based in America, its Philippine branch office is in the Barangay (village) Ma-ao, Bago City, Negros Occidental, Philippines. Future plans are to grow and expand the free vision services to the rest of the Philippines. Once that has taken place, and as the organization grows it plans to expand to other Asian countries of Thailand, Singapore, China, Hong Kong, Viet Nam and Taiwan. The Foundation is looking forward to its second priority project, the 1st being a "Clinic on Wheels" to cover much larger areas, and now a “Surgical Clinic on Wheels”. The intent is to raise money through fundraisers, golf tournaments, etc., and donations to purchase another bus to convert into a mobile surgical clinic. When both of these mobile vision clinics become a reality, the foundation plans to keep it staffed with volunteers year round. It will be transported by ferryboat to other islands of the 7,100 islands in the Philippines. Another project is to build an optical lab on Negros Occidental, Philippines so it will be able to make eyeglasses for the difficult prescriptions that cannot be found in the huge inventory of donated eyeglasses. It already has most of the lab equipment that is needed to edge uncut lenses but it needs surfacing equipment and lens blanks. The Foundation’s goal and mission is to provide the poor people of the world access to free quality vision services. Please log on to www.eyecarewecare.org to get more information on the foundation and see their work first hand. Thank you in advance for your support of the 2st Annual EyeCare WeCare Golf Tournament on June 22, 2008, at Fleming Island Golf course. All funds go to benefit those in the Philippines who do not have access to proper eye care. We do appreciate all your support; such as hole sponsors, donations, etc., and of course your prayers! P.S. Please save all of your old eyeglasses.
Pictures and results of the 2007 Fund-Raising Golf Tournament November 17, 2007 in Jacksonville, Florida Cecil Commerce Golf Course The winners were
The event was participated mainly by American-Filipinos to show support to the foundation's program and services to the poor people in thePhilippines. A Huge Thank You To Capt. Sam Houston & Ed Callao for their organizational skills to make the golf tournament such a great success-- They are already looking ahead to the 2nd Annual EyeCare WeCare Foundation Fundraising Golf Tournament. Ed donated the trophies and drinks and Capt. Sam donated the green fees and the food . Capt. Sam Houston and his son Dr. Steve Houston are the ones who came up with the idea of having the tournament. Thanks to all that helped, sponsored and participated in the tournament.
EyeCare WeCare Foundation 1st Annual Golf Tournament Participants
Tournament Winners Ed Otiguerra and Cris Cueto
The Founders of the Golf Tournament, Capt Samuel K. Houston Jr. (US Navy Retired) and his son Samuel K. "Steven" Houston III, a medical student at the University of Virginia (ophthalmology resident).
Lunch was provided by the local Jacksonville Filipino community. What would a Filipino meal be without the delicious foods of lumpia, chicken adobo, bihon and lechon
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Arman Rin winning "Closest to the pin Par 3" then donating the money to
EyeCare WeCare Foundation
