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Cindy Anderson, far right, purchases raffle tickets aboard the Princess just prior to the late afternoon departure of “Cruise for Sight” gets underway. Helping with the tickets sales are volunteers Greg McLean and Michelle Harris.
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Islander Sheila Luciano, left, joins her sister, artist and author Marlene Marshalli, aboard the Princess in support of the mission to eradicate amblyopia, the most treatable form of blindness. Marshalli donated one of her many books on interior decorating, “Shell Chic,” for the raffle.
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Islander Rachael Klein, center, is joined by Gary Elliott, president of Marco Island Chamber and his wife, Sandy, aboard the Marco Island Princess for the fundraiser, “Cruise for Sight.”
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The first thing you should know about Rachael Klein is that she’s persistent. She’s also mission minded.
For the last decade Klein has been on a tear to eradicate amblyopia, a developmental condition that impacts vision. If undetected, it can result in permanent blindness. But – and here’s the good news - if diagnosed in infancy (preferably) or early childhood it can be treated successfully.
To this end, Klein has sponsored countless numbers of free clinics to screen for this treatable malady.
Last Sunday afternoon, the weather smiled on her latest fundraiser, “Cruise for Sight,” aboard the Marco Island Princess.
With the sponsorship of Prevent Blindness Florida and Madison Eye Associates, 100 friends and fans joined Klein in support of her noble cause.
Islander Cindy Anderson of the Marco Island Historical Society joined in the festivities and marveled at Klein’s dedication and energy.
“At 87, she’s pretty terrific. She makes a real difference in our community,” Anderson said.
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