CAMEO's trip to Jamaica on July 8-16 was very successful. It was also special because the Treasurer and Secretary of CAMEO were able to particpate on this trip. We had a total of 17 volunteers that included 2 nurses from Canada, a nurse practicioner from New York and 4 doctors coming from Tampa, New York, Georgia and Florida.
The usual clinic sites were visited: Salavation Army church site, Port Antonio Infirmary, Chepstowe, Fruitfulvale, Orange Bay, Buff Bay and the Golden Agers. A total of 500 patients were seen and treated. Reading glasses, toiletries and 2-3 months of medications were given out to the patients who were so grateful for them all. It was also so rewarding to see the effect of giving a pair of reading glasses to a recipient when they realize they can now see and read again clearly.