June 29, 2024. Freetown, Sierra Leone.
Dr. Cathy Schanzer presented “Unusual Patient Pathology at Southern Eye Clinic” to medical students and faculty of Connaught Medical School in Freetown, Sierra Leone. During her talk she profiled the impact of Southern Eye Clinic, a charity eye clinic in Serabu, Sierra Leone operated by Dr. Schanzer, as well as some of the unusual pathology that has been encountered during her twenty-five years of mission work in Sierra Leone. At the end of her presentation, Dr. Schanzer was honored with an “Outstanding Achievement and Appreciation Award” from The National Eye Program and The Health Ministry of Sierra Leone. Pictured above with Dr. Schanzer are Dr. Matthew Vandy, Secretary of Health, and Dr. Lloyd Williams, National Eye Program Director, presenting their award to Dr. Schanzer.
During her time in Sierra Leone, Dr. Schanzer has performed over 10,000 eye surgeries, supervised the care and treatment of over 150,000 patients and funded multiple community develop programs through Southern Eye Institute, a 501C3 charity organization led by Dr. Schanzer. The mission of SEI is the improve the quality of life for underserved people through eye care services and community programs. SEI programs in Serabu include developing and operating ten water wells, providing 1.5 million meals, 2,128 education scholarships for students from preschool to medical school, a 20-station computer center, teacher stipends and classroom support for all five Serabu schools, numerous cultural events, organized sports activities including an annual regional soccer tournament, and faith sharing activities with Christian and Muslim congregations. For more information, www.serabu.com.
AWESOME ❗️❗️❗️❗️
THANK YOU
DR. CATHY SCHANZER
FOR YOUR YES TO SERVE OTHERS WHO ARE IN NEED OF EYE CARE❗️❗️❗️
CONTINUING PRAYERS FOR YOU, TOM AND YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS
Wow!! Congratulations Cathy for such tremendous work! What an impact you and Tom have made! You certainly deserved the award!
Congratulations to a woman overflowing with God’s love !
Thank you for all you do!
Congratulations! God bless you and Tom!
You are the gift from Hod to others! Blessings to you and your mission. We love you and always in our prayers.
Prayers continue as always
God Bless you both for the wonderful work you do. I am still praying for you both.
Our congratulations and best wishes for all you do and continue to do for God”s people. Blessings to you Dr. Cathy, we miss and Love you!!!