On Saturday September 17, a scenic 62-kilometre bike ride through the Cowichan Valley will help restore sight for children in eastern Africa. Bike for Sight will raise funds for Seva Canada to provide life-changing cataract surgeries for children in Tanzania, Burundi, Malawi and Madagascar where the incidence of pediatric cataracts is 10x what it is in Canada. A short operation prevents an average of 50 years of blindness and allows a child to go to school and reach their full potential.
A Second Chance at Life and Sight – Mwanaidi’s Story
March 17, 2026
In the quiet village of Bisumwa, Tanzania, Mwanaidi Ally Nyaela had long been the heart of her family. At 52, she was known as strong and tireless—peeling
