> about the speaker:

• He has published more than 45 peer-reviewed articles, two books and a dozen book chapters related to his work in ophthalmology and the developing world

• Dr. Tabin was also the fourth person to climb the Seven Summits

• In 1994, Dr. Tabin established the Himalayan Cataract Project with his colleague Dr. Sanduk Rui

• On an 8-day expedition to Ethiopia covered by National Geographic in 2009, Dr. Tabin and his team completed over 900 surgeries in just eight days

• In 2009, Dr. Tabin was presented with Unsung Heroes of Compassion Award by Dalai Lama

• Dr. Tabin is also the distinguished recipient of the 2008 Outstanding Humanitarian Service Award given by the American Academy of Ophthalmology in recognition of his international humanitarian efforts

> topic Description:

• Shares his story on how he started the international social movement and the impact that he has personally made to teach practical life lessons

• Inspires people to make and keep their promises

• Speaks on the importance of individual responsibility in times of COVID-19

• Touches on the individual actions that students can take to fight the current crisis

> date & time

• July 29 (Wed.), EDT & PDT

> topic Description:

• His journey towards focusing on cataract surgeries in the Himalayas area

• Overcoming difficulties and challenges

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