Fred Cossom Hollows
Fred Cossom Hollows Fred Hollows was specialist eye doctor who
helped Aboriginal Indigenous communities.
By Joel
Contents
Early LifeAchievementsGlobal BlindnessWhy did Fred take this
path in his life?Why did Fred contribute to the world?What
difference did he make to people?Interesting FactsThe
EyeBibliography
Fred Hollows Early Life
Fred was born in Dunedin, New Zealand on the 9th of April, 1929
He was one of four sons himself, Maurice, John and Collin. He went
to Palmerston North Boys, High School, New ZealandHes parents
wereJoseph and Clarice
AchievementsFred received an advanced Australian award in 1981
He was awarded a human rights medalAustralian of the year in 1990In
1993 a rainforest in NSW was named Fred Hollows Reserve Global
Blindness
Why did Fred take this path in his lifeHe wanted to help people
that needed eye surgery the most and that lived in poor remote
communities.
How did Fred contribute to the worldHe contributed to the world
by helping the Aboriginal Indigenous communities by bringing back
their eyesight he also taught other doctors how to treat eye
diseases like Cataract, Trachoma and childhood blindnessWhat
difference did Fred make in to peopleHe made a difference in the
world by helping people in Indigenous remote communities like
Africa, Nepal, Eritrea and Vietnam and he brought their eyesight
back.
Interesting FactsHe helped over 460 Aboriginal communitiesHe has
a Medical Foundation named after him He helped over 60,000
Indigenous peopleDied of Cancer in February 10th 1993 aged 64
The eye
Bibliography www.hollows.org.au/
Fred Hollows Leaving the world a better place
bookwww.det.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf.../Fred_Facts_sheet_en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fred_Hollowshttps://alldownunder.com/australian-aussies/fred-hollows.htm
