Boy Sees Color for First Time: An Inspiring Story of Giving
We may be a little late to the party on this one, but we love sharing positive news!
The Assil Gaur Eye Institute blog post recounts the inspiring story of a boy who experienced seeing color for the first time, a transformative event that profoundly altered his perception of the world. This newfound ability not only changed his life but also motivated him to share his unique gift and perspective with others, underscoring the significant impact of restored vision.
In 2019, middle-schooler Jonathan Jones went viral for this touching video in which he saw color for the first time. Jones is severely colorblind. His school principal (who is also colorblind) shared a pair of glasses that help people see colors their eyes can’t usually detect.
Jones’ genuine, tearful reaction moved viewers around the country and he soon received his own pair of colorblind glasses. Riding the wave of generosity the video generated, Jones’ and his mother started a GoFundMe to raise $350 to provide another colorblind child with these life-changing glasses.
The fundraiser raised over $37,000. And EnChroma, a company that produces colorblind glasses, matched every pair the Jones family bought – doubling the number of people helped by the fundraiser.
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