On April 28, the award-winning Canadian musician, Terry Kelly, performed a fundraising concert for Seva at the Ottawa school of Seva's longtime supporter, Alistair Butt. Terry had been impressed with Alistair's "Eyeballs for Eyesight campaign" and offered to do a charity concert for Alistair, telling Alistair he could give the money to whatever charity he liked. Alistair picked Seva, which Terry fully supported. Both Alistair and Terry know first hand about vision loss. When Alistair was younger, he had severe sight problems and had to wear a patch for 10 years. Terry Kelly is blind. The event raised $1,231 for Seva Canada's sight restoration and blindness prevention programs in the developing world. $1000 was donated by Terry Kelly and Alistair raised $231 through the sale of chocolate eyeballs. Every child who attended contributed a toonie.

Alistair Butt and Terry Kelly

Terry Kelly's enthusiasm for life and sheer determination have gained him recognition as an accomplished athlete, award-winning singer, songwriter, entertainer, motivational speaker and a lover of life. Terry was a double silver medalist at the 1979 Canadian Track Championships, a member of the Canadian Track Team that competed in the 1980 Paralympics, and distinguished himself as the third blind person in the world to run the mile in under five minutes. This Newfoundland native has been making music since his childhood years. He has recorded six full-length recordings, was nominated for four Canadian Country Music Awards and a JUNO, and has received seven East Coast Music Awards. Seva is deeply grateful to both Alistair and Terry for their generosity and compassion and for giving the gift of sight to people in the developing world.