On April 8, 2024, a spectacular total eclipse graced the skies across the United States, offering Texans a prime vantage point for observation. Many residents eagerly equipped themselves with special glasses to witness the awe-inspiring event. However, after the eclipse passed, these glasses were rendered redundant as the next total eclipse was not expected for quite some time.
In response, AYLUS Pearland volunteers rallied to collect and donate these surplus eclipse glasses to children in Latin America, where another total eclipse was slated to occur in August 2024. Crafting informative flyers, volunteers organized collection points and encouraged community members to contribute their unused glasses. With determination, they gathered the donated glasses and coordinated their delivery to designated drop-off locations.
On April 23, all collected glasses were carefully packaged and mailed out, ensuring prompt delivery to the children in Latin America, allowing them to experience the celestial spectacle firsthand.
4/21: Collecting and deliver collected glasses (0.5 hours):
