Akash wanted to be a doctor, but his dream became less attainable as a cataract claimed the vision in his eye. His parents couldn't afford surgery, but some friends heard about his trouble and offered their help.
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NARRATOR: 13-year-old Akash
dreams of becoming a doctor.
But fulfilling that dream
became less likely every day,
a cataract was causing him
to go blind in his left eye.
[NON-ENGLISH SPEECH]
INTERPRETER: I am unable to
see what the teacher writes
on the board.
Sometimes my classmates tease
me and call me the blind one.
It hurts me so much.
NARRATOR: Akash's parents
can't pay for cataract surgery.
His mother works in the
fields of southern India.
And his father has a job 300
miles away at a cement company.
Both their incomes can barely
feed their five children.
[NON-ENGLISH SPEECH]
INTERPRETER: When we
took him to the hospital,
we found out that we didn't
even have enough money
to pay for a checkup.
We didn't know what to do.
NARRATOR: But then
CBN heard about Akash
and immediately gave him
a free cataract surgery.
[NON-ENGLISH SPEECH]
INTERPRETER: When the bandage
was removed, I was very happy.
I could see clearly.
NARRATOR: Akash's
renewed eyesight
improved his confidence
at home and school.
[NON-ENGLISH SPEECH]
INTERPRETER: I'm
happy that I can now
help my mom do things
around the house
and take care of other chores,
like going to the store
and bringing home the groceries.
And at school, I'm able to see
the letters on the blackboard
and study well.
Now everyone in class likes me.
And I'm meeting lots of friends.
I'm so thankful that CBN
sponsored my cataract surgery.
Because of you, I'm confident
that I can become a doctor.
