Humanitarian Spirit Unites Across Seas

This is a heartfelt moving story, made into a documentary, with a GoFundMe effort attached to it that brings to light compassion and the care for others and seeks a worldwide exposure. This isn't just any old tale, but one that's gotta grab you by the collar and in which you can become a part.

Picture this: here you are, a visitor on a sunny day strolling through the bustling streets of Baku, Azerbaijan's capital, the kind of day that makes you joyful to be out and about. And then you bump into Arif, a soldier who was wounded in a war.

Arif then tells you his wounding and recovery story. One minute, he's on the front lines, doing his soldier's work for his country, fighting a war. Next, he's wounded, with his world going dark as he lost his eyesight in one eye.

But there Arif catches your interest even more. Through the kindness of strangers, of all places Israel, Arif is given a second shot at seeing the sunrise, he gains his eyesight.

An Israeli family, while grieving the loss of their loved one, decided to donate his cornea to whoever needed one. And the cornea from an Israeli goes to Arif, an Azerbaijani wounded soldier.

Now the real adventure, that's more heart-tugging than any movie script, begins. Arif finds himself in Israel, not just because he got a new lease on life but to meet the family who turned their own sorrow into being able to see the bright sunshine again.

There's laughter, tears, and moments where you could barely hear a pin drop. Arif, with his newfound vision, sees more than just the world around him; he sees the kindness that knows no boundaries, the kind of caring that makes you believe in humanity.

And here's the kicker - all of this, every single moment, is being turned into a documentary called "Through The Blink Of An Eye."

But here's also the snag: the filmmakers have run into a cash-strapped corner. They've got this story that's gonna make you laugh and cry, gonna make you want to be a better person. But they need a little help to cross the finishing line.

This isn't just a call for a partnership, for contributions of whatever size; it's an invitation to be part of something bigger than all of us. It's a chance to show that in a world that can seem be pretty dark, there are still flickers of literally bright light; moments of kindness that change and can continue changing life, even change the world.

So, how about it? Wanna help bring this story to the big screen? Let's make sure Arif, a wounded Azerbaijani soldier's journey and the incredible generosity of a group of Israeli doctors and an Israeli family all receive the spotlight they deserve. Because, at the end of the day, it's not just about seeing—it's about believing in the goodness in each of us, about making a difference, one act of kindness at a time.

And if you're looking for a nugget of wisdom to take away, here's one for the road: "In a world where you can be anything, be kind. Because kindness and humanitarian spirit know no borders, and its light can pierce through the darkest of times."

Now, how's that for a story worth telling, and a documentary worth funding? https://www.youtube.com/watch?

Doesn’t this make you want to pull out your wallet? Credit card?