East and West Learning Connections is honoured to have a legendary eye doctor as a guest speaker to talk with our audience, and present a movie about his fabulous life stories!
Time: Monday May 6, 2024 at 7-8 P.M. (Eastern Time)
Register here.
The movie was based on the true story of Dr. Ming Wang. His story has touched so many people’s hearts, and has won the Best Picture at 50th ICVM International Christian Film Award, and the best Narrative Feature Premiere at Heartland International Film Festival.
In this presentation, Ming will talk about his journey from the East to the West, an immigrant story of overcoming, perseverance and maintaining hope in the face of adversity, and building a purpose-driven life.
On Friday May 24, the award-winning film “Sight” will be released in theaters across North America. It is based on the autobiography From Darkness to Sight by Dr. Ming Wang, Harvard & MIT MD, PhD, co-starring Greg Kinnear.
Tickets for 5/24 Fri opening night are available now at angel.com/sight, distributed by Angel Studios.
Guest Speaker Introduction
Dr. Ming Wang, Harvard & MIT (MD, magna cum laude); PhD (laser physics), is a world-renowned laser eye surgeon, philanthropist, and a co-founder of the non-profit Common Ground Network.
As a teenager, Ming fought hardship in his childhood and came to America with only $50 and earned two doctorate degrees, one in laser physics and one in medicine, and graduated with the highest honors from Harvard Medical School and MIT.
The amniotic membrane contact lens, which Dr. Wang has invented (and holds two U.S. patents), has been used by tens of thousands of eye doctors throughout the world in nearly every nation, and millions have had their eyesight restored.
Wang Foundation for Sight Restoration has helped patients from over 40 states in the U.S. and 55 countries, with all sight restoration surgeries performed free-of-charge. Dr. Wang was named the Kiwanis Nashvillian of the Year for his lifelong dedication to help blind orphaned children from around the world.
More on Dr. Ming Wang, his organizations and contact information
Founder, Wang Foundation for Sight Restoration
Co-founder, Common Ground Network
Co-founder, Tennessee Immigrant and Minority Business Group
CEO, Aier-USA
Director, Wang Vision Institute, drwang@wangvisioninstitute.com, www.drmingwang.com
1801 West End Ave, Ste 1150, Nashville, TN, 37203
615-321-8881(O), 615-321-8874(Fax)
Everyone is welcome! For inquiries, please contact info@eawlc.org. Thanks.
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