ASCRS Foundation

It’s official—ALL our teams are on the board!?Right now,?Team Mahrvels?is assembling at the top, but it’s still anyone’s game! Give your team a boost and help them take the lead. Every dollar makes a difference! Donate today to support your favorite team! https://lnkd.in/gRsWxbWd #PartyForAPurpose #ASCRSAnnualmeeting

Great Scott! Team Back to the Future is on the board and they’ve jumped into second place! They're revving up the DeLorean and raising funds for Party for a Purpose! Help them hit 88 mph on their way to their fundraising goal—donate today and support the team! Donate today: https://lnkd.in/gRsWxbWd

ASCRS Foundation Announces 2025 Chang-Crandall Humanitarian Award ??? Last month, the ASCRS Foundation proudly announced the recipient of the 2025 ASCRS Foundation Chang-Crandall Humanitarian Award:?Elena Barraquer, MD.?Additionally, the Foundation honored the late?Michael Colvard, MD, (1947–2024) by naming him a co-recipient of the 2023 Chang-Crandall Humanitarian Award with his longtime mentee and Namibian partner, Helena Ndume, MD. ? This prestigious award, endowed by a generous gift from philanthropists David and Victoria Chang, honors individuals who demonstrate exemplary dedication to humanitarian efforts with a focus on addressing cataract blindness and disability. Each award includes a $100,000 donation in the recipient’s name to the charitable ophthalmic organization of their choice and formal recognition at the ASCRS Annual Meeting, this year in Los Angeles, California, from April 25–28.? ? Dr. Barraquer leads the Elena Barraquer Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to combatting preventable blindness due to cataracts in developing countries. Founded in 2017, the Elena Barraquer Foundation has provided access to eye health to over 120,000 people in more than 20 countries, performed 25,000 pro bono cataract surgeries, conducted 50,000 medical consultations, and delivered more than 65,000 pairs of glasses. ? Dr. Colvard dedicated over three decades to humanitarian work with SEE International in Namibia, where he worked closely with Dr. Ndume to restore sight to thousands of patients. Beyond his work with SEE International, Dr. Colvard founded the Friends of Vision Foundation, with the mission of helping to eliminate reversible blindness both locally and in underdeveloped countries, as well as to provide food, clothing, and educational supplies to orphaned, disabled, and underprivileged children around the globe.? ? The ASCRS Foundation extends its congratulations to both?Dr. Elena Barraquer?and?Dr. Michael Colvard?for this well-deserved honor.

Breaking News: Team Mahrvels has taken the lead! And they’ve already hit 20% of their fundraising goal! Looks like the heroes have assembled and are ready to?save the day—but they need YOUR help to keep the momentum going! Donate to support your team today: https://lnkd.in/gRsWxbWd

Breaking News: Team Mahrvels has taken the lead! And they’ve already hit 20% of their fundraising goal! Looks like the heroes have assembled and are ready to?save the day—but they need YOUR help to keep the momentum going! Donate to support your team today: https://lnkd.in/gRsWxbWd

???Team Barbie is back in the lead!??? But will they stay on top? It’s a fierce competition, and every donation counts! Support your favorite team and help them take home top honors at?Party for a Purpose! Donate today and make a difference! https://lnkd.in/gRsWxbWd #PartyForAPurpose

Our Party for a Purpose teams have hit the ground running! Who will you support?

Do you know someone who goes above and beyond to bring sight-saving care to those in need? This is your final chance to recognize an outstanding Operation Sight volunteer! Nominations for the?Operation Sight Volunteer of the Year?close soon—don’t miss this opportunity to honor a surgeon who exemplifies dedication, compassion, and a commitment to accessible cataract care. Nominate someone today: https://lnkd.in/gncizM_8

Team Barbie is off to an early?start!?They're leading the way at?Party for a Purpose, but can they hold onto the top spot? Show your support by donating to your favorite team today!? https://lnkd.in/gRsWxbWd

Do you know a surgeon who goes above and beyond to restore sight for those in need? Nominations are closing soon for the?ASCRS Foundation Operation Sight Volunteer of the Year! This award honors a volunteer who demonstrates exceptional dedication to providing life-changing cataract care. Help us recognize their impact—submit your nomination today! Submit a nomination: https://lnkd.in/gncizM_8 #OperationSight #ASCRSFoundation #VolunteerOfTheYear #RestoringVision