Dear Linsi,

Here's something about Professor Fred Hollows which I've pulled off from their website. I suggest that you look at their website for a complete picture.

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Fred Hollows (1929-1993) was a passionate ophthalmologist who became known for his work helping restore the eyesight of countless thousands of people in developing countries around the world.

Fred held a special place in the hearts of many. According to Gabi Hollows, Fred's widow, he meant many things to different people. He was a husband, a father, a friend, a skilled ophthalmologist and, for a few politicians and bureaucrats, an irritating thorn in their side.

But above all else he was a humanitarian, which made him a terrific doctor. He truly believed it was the role of the doctor to serve, to help those in need.

Today, The Foundation is proud to carry on Fred's legacy, delivering sight-saving care to those most in need.

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I was listening to someone from Nepal whom Professor Hollows have trained describing how a young mother cried when after the operation she was able to see her three year old son for the first time after he was born.

The foundation has a number of programs which I'm sure you'll be interested. What I like about it was for a mere amount of $25 can give someone so much joy.

I hope you can find ways to make the world a better place to live. I've got a good advice from one of my teachers who taught us that whatever we do we should always try and make it better than when we found it. He lived by his teachings as well. However late he may be, he would never leave the class without wiping the blackboard clean for the other teacher.

Regards