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ASCRS ANNUAL MEETING
DAILY NEWS
gift of sight, but it also impacts those
involved from the Operation Sight
patient's first encounter to postop
visits, including technicians, nurs-
es, and surgeons. "Their lives are
forever changed as well, as they are
an integral part of changing the way
that patient sees the world," she said.
"It reminds my entire team that we're
a part of something so much bigger
than ourselves. It's an honor to be a
part of," she said.
Because of her involvement with
Operation Sight, Ms. Boling said it
was a "no-brainer" to get involved at
Party for a Purpose last year. "I loved
being the designated 'hype woman'
of the ASOA team," she said, adding
for a Purpose last year on the ASOA
team and will attend again this year.
She described the event as both a
welcome party and a way to create
awareness for the ASCRS Founda-
tion's Operation Sight program.
"At Party for a Purpose, you'll see
physician teams and executive/ad-
ministrator teams going head to head
in an effort to raise awareness and
much-needed funds for sight-saving
cataract surgery," she said.
Ms. Boling's practice has been
an Operation Sight center for years,
and she has witnessed firsthand the
life-changing impact the program
has. Being a part of the process not
only positively impacts the Operation
Sight patients who are receiving the
T
he ASCRS ASOA Party for a
Purpose is back again this
year. Attendees can enjoy a
night of fun and philanthropy,
with donations benefiting the ASCRS
Foundation. The event will take place
tonight from 8:00 p.m.–midnight at
NOVA SD. NOVA SD is a multi-level
night club that features a rooftop
lounge to take in the San Diego
weather.
ASCRS, ASOA, and industry
attendees, as well as their guests,
are welcome. The event will feature
teams of "Celebrity Spin Masters"
who will entertain and compete for
donations to the ASCRS Foundation.
Hayley Boling, MBA, COE,
participated at the inaugural Party
ASCRS and ASOA members get ready for second annual
Party for a Purpose
The 2022 Party for a Purpose in Washington, D.C.
Source: ASCRS
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