This Surgeon Has Restored Sight to 130,000 of Nepal's Blind
Dr. Sanduk Ruit is an ophthalmologist on a mission to restore sight to Nepal's blind. He is the executive director of the nonprofit Tilganga Institute of Ophthalmology in Kathmandu, Nepal, and has operated on more than 130,000 patients. He has adopted innovative surgical techniques for cataracts and often travels to perform operations, walking up to seven days hauling surgical equipment to reach patients who live in Nepal's most remote villages.
A Life Cut Short Fuels a Movement
After losing their daughter to a driver who was texting behind the wheel, Anna and Rich Levitan founded TextLess Live More, a student-led, peer-to-peer campaign to put an end to distracted driving. In order to spread awareness, the group has distributed over 10,000 blue bracelets to schools and organizations across the country and has created PSAs that have reached hundreds of thousands of people.
Fish for Dessert? Yes, When It's the Japanese Treat Taiyaki
It's like a croissant, but it's taiyaki. This doughy treat was invented in Tokyo in the late 1800s, and it's shaped like a fish. Hidetoshi has been making taiyaki at his shop in Tokyo for 15 years and infuses the traditional snack with a variety of yummy fillings, including custard, matcha and chocolate. The most popular filling? Red bean paste. We're hooked.
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