Impact
A Historic Milestone for Spine Care in Ethiopia
Ethiopia’s first National Spine Centre opens its doors, bringing a long-held vision to life.
The Bring Back Hope Initiative
"A ray of light in our often dark-filled world."
— Gary Segal, Founder & Chair
Funding life-saving spine and heart surgeries for children in Ethiopia, and building a lasting legacy of healing and hope.
"Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible; and suddenly, you are doing the impossible."
Our Mission
One child. One surgery. One life rewritten.
What began in 2008 with a single boy named Tesfaye — and one impossible-seeming spine surgery in Vancouver — has grown into a movement.
Our impact is transformative.
Every dollar you give changes a life.
$6M+ raised
Across three galas in Vancouver and related campaigns, fully funding surgical missions.
Hundreds of lives changed
Children given a future through life-saving spine and heart surgery.
15+ years of partnership
Working alongside Dr. Rick Hodes and the Joint Distribution Committee (JDC) since 2008, and the UBC Branch for Global Surgical Care since 2012.
Our work to heal children and rebuild lives has never been more urgent.
Together with partners, we create lasting healing in every place we work.
An Evening to Bring Back Hope III
An uplifting evening of stories, generosity, and survival.
Held October 22, 2024 at the JW Marriott Parq Vancouver. Together, friends, family, and peers gathered to celebrate our common humanity.
Be part of someone's impossible.
Your contribution funds surgeries, trains doctors, and builds the infrastructure of hope.