Since 2015, Nick has been an avid supporter of Seva Canada, raising nearly $3000 through his “Vision for Change” fundraising campaign. His efforts began while he was still in high school in North Delta, BC, driven both by being inspired by Seva Canada’s mission and his personal experience with vision loss.
Over 15 years ago, Nick’s father was involved in an industrial electrical explosion that left him permanently blind. This accident profoundly affected the entire family, forcing Nick to take on adult responsibilities while still in his adolescence. “Seva’s work overseas resonated with me,” Nick says. “Knowing the impact that vision loss has on individuals and their families, I wanted to help provide hope and access to care where it’s needed most. My father’s blindness was not just a physical challenge,” Nick recalls.
“It affected his mental health deeply and placed an immense burden on our family. Watching him struggle and seeing my mother juggle full-time work and caregiving inspired me to make curing and preventing blindness my life’s mission.”
Nick’s passion for the cause has only grown stronger over the years. Now, as he nears the completion of his medical degree in the U.S. and prepares for a residency in ophthalmology, Nick envisions a future where everyone has access to high-quality eye
care. “My father, in one sense, was fortunate enough to have amazing ophthalmologists provide care for him since his accident. However, I know that this is not available for everyone globally. Seva provides hope that limited access to eye care may cease to exist one day.”
Through his continued efforts and future work in ophthalmology, Nick hopes to bridge the gap in global eye care access. With supporters like Nick, the vision of eliminating preventable blindness is closer to becoming a reality.
If you’d like to support Nick’s efforts, please visit his fundraising page at:
https://bit.ly/VisionForChange
