Your share could raise $30
Before you go, did you know that simply by sharing this campaign, you could help it raise $30? It's an effective way to support the cause.
No thanks- Pin it
- SubscribeUnsubscribe
- Embed
Michael Blue Smith hasn't added a story.
Hey Guys... My name is Michael "BLUE" Smith. I'm an artist from Austin, TX. I have a degenerative eye disease called Keratoconus. Both of my eyes are in danger. My left cornea sticks out like a football and has gotten worse over the last few years, and will continue to progress until I get a cornea transplant.
Because of the way my cornea is shaped, I am unable to wear a corrective lense. My right eye is not as bad YET so i am able to wear a special contact lense, that helps me to see clearly... at least through one eye. So eveybody who has told me I have a good eye for photography had no clue of what truth they were actually saying ...lol.. (a little humor).
But on a serious note... I have no clue of when I will be able to afford the cost of the corneal transplant for my left eye and the disease has been progressing in both eyes. However, in the mean time, I have decided to go ahead and have a less invasive surgery on my right eye to prevent having to get a corneal transplant as I can't avoid for my left eye.
The surgery is known as corneal collagen crosslinking. LOOK AT HOW IT'S DONE. The procedure involves applying liquid riboflavin (vitamin B2) to the surface of the eye, followed by treatment with a controlled application of ultraviolet light , to eliminate corneal ectasia .
Not being able to see sometimes initiates anxiety and also makes it more difficult to get ready in the morning and be productive in all aspects of my life.. not just photography.
I'm a husband.
In fact 3 years ago I did a campaign like this for my wife Ashleigh who had stage 3 breast cancer at the age of 28. That campaign was very successful and she is doing much better now.
I am a father.
Of two. My kids are 5 and 6 years old and I still have so much more to do with them. I want to be able to se there artwork from school, help them with their homework, and watch movies with them.
I'm a friend.
I have supported and helped spearhead some of the most dynamic events and movements in my city. From ministry, to outreach, to mentorship, and education. My art is for everyone. Whether it be music, photography, or just the portrait of victories in my my life.
My surgery is scheduled for June 22nd and I need your help. Its going to cost me $2500 out of pocket and Im not sure if I can come up with that by the day of operation. I've already applied for care credit and was denied and im not sure of who else to turn to but the people who love me. If you can't donate, I understand, but please help me get the word out. THANK YOU
Highlights
See all activity29Activity
Delete media item?
Delete this item from the media gallery? It will also be deleted from any related story update.
Set as ?
The campaign video will appear in social media and email.
The campaign cover picture will appear in social media and email.
The will appear at the top of your campaign page and in social media and email.
Reset ?
It will be removed from the top of your campaign and won't be used as default in social media and email. The will remain in the media gallery.
Embed
Share a link
Delete update
Delete this story update?
Any pictures or videos will remain in the campaign's media gallery.
Report campaign
Report submitted
Thank you. We take reports like yours very seriously. Our goal is to keep the community safe.
Please know that we may contact you for more information, but that we won't notify you personally of our decision. If the campaign remains available within a few days, it's likely that we determined it not to be in violation of our policies.
Thank you. We've already received your previous report. If the campaign remains available within a few days, it's likely that we determined it not to be in violation of our policies.
Tell us about the problem. Please fill in both fields below.
Record a video
Upload a video
Nothing grabs attention for your cause like a personal video. Take a minute or two to record one now. Record a short video message of support. Or upload one from your device. You can preview or redo your video before you post it.
Nothing grabs attention for your cause like a personal video. Upload a short video message of support. Upload a short video message of support. Or record one right now.
- Most effective video length: about a minute.
- Maximum length: 5 min.
- You can preview or redo your video before you post it.
Heads up! The existing video will be replaced.
Email your friends
Join our team
Tell people why our cause matters to you. Your personal message will encourage others to help. Easy, effective, optional.
Say it in video
Short personal videos by supporters like you are incredibly powerful. Record one right now and you'll help us raise more money. Easy, optional, effective.
Add a personal goal
Set a personal fundraising goal. You'll encourage more contributions if you do. And rest easy. There's no obligation to achieve your goal or bad consequences if you don't. Easy, optional, effective.
We have a video!
Video thumbnail
We'd love to show you our campaign video. Want to take a look?
, you're already on the team.