VANCOUVER, BC – April 5, 2024 – British Columbia’s Dr. Martin (Marty) Spencer is being presented with the prestigious ASCRS Foundation Chang-Crandall Humanitarian award that honours individuals around the world who demonstrate exemplary dedication to humanitarian efforts with a focus on addressing cataract blindness and disability. The award includes a $100,000 USD cash prize that Dr. Spencer has earmarked for Vancouver-based eye care charity Seva Canada whose board he co-chairs and their US sister organization Seva Foundation.
A Second Chance at Life and Sight – Mwanaidi’s Story
March 17, 2026
In the quiet village of Bisumwa, Tanzania, Mwanaidi Ally Nyaela had long been the heart of her family. At 52, she was known as strong and tireless—peeling
