Helping to Preserve Tradition
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COURTESY OF JOHN A. MORAN EYE CENTER
On October 30th, 2017, the David Kelby Johnson Memorial Foundation was proud to support The Global Outreach Division of The John A. Moran Eye Center in their efforts to restore curable blindness in the Navajo Nation.
“Basket-weaver Anna Black lives on the Utah Strip of the Navajo Nation with her husband, Sam. Since his stroke, she has been his primary caregiver. Anna is known for the colorful, intricate baskets she has woven for years, carrying on the traditions of her ancestors. But as she developed cataracts in both eyes, it was getting harder and harder to see her work. Though her hands moved with precision, she wasn’t always sure the patterns came out the way she intended. Since Moran physicians removed her cataracts, she can weave her traditional baskets with more speed and precision and better provide an income for her family. ”