Welcome to our very special prompt this week when we team up with Sight Savers which is an organisation helping people who have cataracts.

Cataract
Cataract is a clouding of the eye’s lens, is the number one cause of blindness in the world. Most of us think of it as something that just affects older people, but in a lot of developing countries it’s a huge problem for children too, and if it’s not caught in time sight loss can be permanent. It’s not difficult to treat – surgery takes about 20 minutes and costs just £30 for an adult and £50 for a child (they need a general anaesthetic). But millions are needlessly living with sight loss; they might not know treatment is available, healthcare services sometimes are not available or people can’t afford to get to hospitals, let alone pay for an operation.
A life without sight
Blindness in a developing country can be devastating; you’re often isolated and excluded, unable to get an education or work to support your family so you’re completely reliant on those around you. It’s hardly surprising then that people often tell us it feels like a miracle when they get their sight back.

The prompt this week is:  …suddenly I was able to see again…

Think about what that would mean . Use it as part of a story where it makes all the difference.

Lots of you tweet out about your entries so do use #seethemiracle when you do!

I know when we link with charities some of you like to try to support them by arranging a fund-raising event. Here is a little more information about this that you may find useful. Do tell us about anything you do!

2 for 1 on miracles!
The UK government is supporting A Million Miracles, so until 31st December, all UK donations are being matched. This means a £30 donation to fund a cataract operation actually saves the sight of two people, at no extra cost to the supporter!

You can even watch a non-gorey operation as it is performed on 8th Oct. Do go and watch the amazing miracle happen HERE

The link to the form will close on 11th October.

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