Woman With One Eye Creates Community On Facebook
Rachel Mayta is a woman with one eye, but that hasn’t stopped her from finding like-eyed people via social media to connect with and share similar experiences.
The story was originally reported by GoodNewsNetwork. We had to talk about it during our Cup o’ Joy story.
The Woman With One Eye Making A Difference
Rachel was only 18 months old when doctors discovered something very scary, cancer. She was diagnosed with retinoblastoma diagnosis, also known as cancer of the eye. They removed the eye so she could lead a happy and healthy life moving forward.
One-Eyed Community Members
Fast forward to today, she is now connecting with people around the world that all, like her, only have one eye. She told GoodNewsNetwork about how this group helps get prosthetic eyes for those who maybe can’t afford them on their own.
“For every $500 raised we get one prosthetic made,” she says. “I want others to see they are not alone, and it is something to be proud of. Own the fact you are different.”
You can see that Facebook page here. It’s so beautifully called “One Eyed and Wonderful.” It currently has (story written in July 2023) 539 likes and 564 followers.
Cool Looking Eye Prosthetics
In addition to helping people with realistic prosthesis, she is also (my opinion) the queen of very unique, vibrant and beautiful eyes. She is known for wearing an all-glitter eye, sometimes a Disney-themed eye, other times she just keeps it simple.
In fact, in the video below, she shows off a couple of her favorites.
She’s an inspiration to so many people however, sometimes there are haters out there. That happens! Many people her happen to see her videos claim that it must a filter and all of this must not be true. She addresses those rumors in the video below.
Here’s more from Rachel, the women with one eye.
Luke Combs Setlist For Lincoln Financial Field
Luke Combs Setlist For Lincoln Financial Field
Luke Combs is heading to Philly at Lincoln Financial Field on July 28th and July 29th for his World Tour and bringing along some amazing country artists too!
Opening Acts
Friday night’s opening acts are the Turnpike Troubadours, Old Crow Medicine Show, and Brent Cobb. Saturday night’s opening acts are Riley Green, Lainey Wilson, Flatland Calvary, and Brent Cobb. Wow, what a line up! Some of these artists will join Luke out on stage later in the show for a duet.
Second Show Added
XTU Nation, you know there’s nothing better than a country concert tailgate and now we get TWO nights of it! Initially, Luke Combs planned on only making one stop at Lincoln Financial Field for Saturday night, but he must know how much Philly loves him because just a few months ago, Combs added a second show! Philly country fans are PUMPED! Philly will be his last stop in the U.S.; after that, he’s off to New Zealand, Sweden, Ireland, and England!
He told Andie and Jeff all about it!
New Album
The tour is supporting his newest album, Gettin’ Old. You will recognize songs from the album on the tour such as Grownin’ Up & Gettin’ Old, Hannah Ford Road, Where The Wild Things Are, and of course, Fast Car.
Luke Combs Setlist
The country star only puts out hits. His music stretches from singing about an iced cold beer to marrying the girl of your dreams. In fact, a lot of couples now use his music as their first dance at their wedding. He even made our Top 24 Best First Dance Country Songs For Your Wedding for three of his songs! We’re sure many newlyweds are looking forward to hearing their wedding song live.
Check out Luke Comb’s 26-song setlist to prepare for the show. I bet your favorite song or even wedding song made the list!
Jeff Kurkjian is the morning show co-host on "The Andie Summers Show" on 92.5 XTU, Philly's Country Station. He's the nationally syndicated show host of "Jeff Kurkjian's Country Beat." As a content creator for 92.5 XTU he shares his perspective of being a dad, husband, country music and sports, specifically baseball.
