The Rosini Lens Project

Change Lives and See the Beauty of Grand Bahama!

Ready for a fun and rewarding adventure? Join fellow Rotarians from Rotary Clubs of Fleming Island and Orange Park Sunrise on a service weekend to Freeport, Grand Bahama in February 2026!

Make a Difference:  We'll be partnering with the Rosani Lens Project to provide vision care to those in need. Imagine the joy of restoring sight and empowering lives through the gift of glasses!

Explore Paradise: Beyond the meaningful service project, discover the beauty of Grand Bahama. Connect with fellow Rotarians and the friendly Bahamian community. Add a few days to the trip and relax on pristine beaches and soak up the local culture.

Don't Miss Out! Previous participants called it "life-changing." Sign up by November 1st and secure your spot on this unforgettable journey.

The Rosini Lens Project's mission is to empower lives and communities by restoring sight. This global project brings kits to overseas locations where optometrists and affordable glasses are unavailable. The Rosani Lens Project is a Jacksonville-based 501C3. www.rosanilensproject.org

2026 will be the 3^rd time we will travel to Grand Bahamas to provide approximately 400 pairs of eyeglasses, in two diffrent location, using the Rosani Lens Project kits plus over 400 reading glasses. We are partnering with the Grand Bahama and Freeport Rotary Clubs and local public health officials. The Bahamian Rotary Clubs will provide the venue and attract the population that will be served.

Service Opportunity for Club Members & their Families

Dates: January 27- February 1, 2026

Location: Freeport, Grand Bahama

Travel:  Flights are available from Jacksonville or Ft. Lauderdale to FPO (Freeport, Grand Bahama).  Round-trip is approximately $575 per person.   Margaritaville Ferry is an option, as is private aircraft charters from Miami or Ft. Lauderdale.

HOTELS, etc.

Dolphin Cove
2 Bedroom, Garden View $217
1 Bedroom $75

Ocean Reef Yacht Club and Resort

3 Bedroom townhouse $216 (I reserved one for us has 3 bedrooms and a pull out sofa bed so can sleep 8)
2 Bedroom Townhouse $177
1 Bedroom w/ whirlpool 131

Ground transportation: The group will share the cost of car rentals

Cost: Cost for travel, hotel, share of car rental and food is by the individual traveler.  Expect a cost of around $1,250 / person

Note: There are multiple options for travel to Grand Bahama, including the Margaritaville Ferry, charter aircraft, etc. Also, Airbnb, VRBO and other hotel options are available. You are free to choose any and all means of travel and accommodation. *Estimated flight and room prices are subject to change.  Each individual will need to book their own flight and room once dates are confirmed.  

Sign up: By November 1, 2025 – contact Randy Robb rrobb2650@gmail.co

TYPICAL SCHEDULE

Typical Schedule

Tuesday: Travel day, set up, dinner together
Wednesday: Clinic: 9am-3pm
Thursday: Clinic: 9am-3pm
Friday:        Clinic 9am-3pm
Saturday: Clinic 9am-3pm – Combined Club Social
Sunday: Return home

Notes: 

In addition to providing eye exams, prescriptions and reading glasses, there is an opportunity to tour the Island, meet Bahamian Rotary members, meet locals, visit places of interest and drink plenty of “Sands” Beer.

We will also provide approximately 400 pairs of reading glasses to qualifying members of the Grand Bahama population.