THE EVision Project

September 5th 2026 marks 11 years since we lost Evan.

We remember his gentle, caring ways every day and we say his name and talk about him often.

He had far more to give to the world, but was taken away at the age of 53, in his prime.

Each year we reach across the world, to family, friends and colleagues who knew and loved him, to continue a legacy in his memory.

The EVision Project will distribute raised funds to:

1) The Kwale Eye Centre in Kenya. We will fund screening trips into the remote villages, where eye clinic staff assess the patients and advise them to return with the staff to the clinic for their life-changing cataract surgery and treatment.

They are then returned to their homes and this completes the trip. Some see their grandchildren for the first time with restored sight. This is all funded by you - our donors.

2) The St John Eye Hospital, Soweto, South Africa where Evan trained in Ophthalmology.

At the Prince of Wales Eye Hospital in Sydney, Evan enjoyed many trips to the Outback in Bourke with the Royal Flying Doctors Service. They provided eye clinics, cataract surgery and other treatment for patient's unable to travel to the main centres for surgery and treatment.

Evan was extremely humbled and proud to have established a private practice with his life-long friend, Dr Alan Flax and the partners who joined them at Southern Ophthalmology in Kogarah.

Helping disadvantaged communities was always of importance to Evan, and we know this project will have a life-changing effect on many people who will be assisted by this project.

Thanking you in advance for your kind assistance,

Jenny, Glen and Matt Soicher

Download: SA ophth journal.pdf

Update

18 Sep 2026

September 5th marks 11 years since the passing of Dr Evan Soicher aged 53 Together we have raised funds for patients living with avoidable blindness and their lives have been greatly improved by the EVISION PROJECT in Kwale Eye Centre. Patients will be offered a simple cataract operation (which we all take for granted in our countries) or have treatment for any other eye issues at the clinic. They will regain full independence and in some cases, see their grandchildren for the first time. If you would like to donate in 2026 please do so using the link. Thank you, Jenny , Glen and Matt Soicher in loving memory of our EV

Update

18 Sep 2026

Update

10 Nov 2020

Sharing a photo Evan took of the Sydney Skyline at Sunset. Thanks for your generous donation. Helping others in disadvantaged communities was of utmost importance to Evan and this is a fitting tribute in his memory. Your donation will improve the sight of many people who have been living with avoidable blindness. Most will be given cataract or other surgery and lead normal lives again. Some may see their grandchildren for the first time. Feel free to share with others you think might be interested in this great cause in South Africa and Kenya. With enormous gratitude, Jenny, Glen and Matt

Update

31 Oct 2020

A patient in Cataract Surgery at a Kwale Theatre

Update

31 Oct 2020

Taken this week at Kwale: Dr Helen Roberts and the Eye clinic staff at Kwale say "Hi and THANK YOU for all the generous donations thus far" They are photographed next to The EVision Memory plaque on the wall at the Clinic.

Update

26 Oct 2020

Thanks so much for the genrous donations to THE EVision Project. Helping others was of utmost importance to Evan and this is a fitting tribute in his memory. Your donation will improve the sight of many people who have been living with avoidable blindness. Most will be given cataract or other surgery and lead normal lives again. Some may see their grandchildren for the first time. Feel free to share with others you think might be interested in this great cause in South Africa and Kenya. With enormous gratitude, Jennifer, Glen and Matt SOICHER The EVision Project In Loving Memory of a Beautiful Husband and Father, EVAN A compassionate Ophthalmologist who will forever be remembered

Update

11 Oct 2020

Despite the COVID -19 virus and the challenges caused by the pandemic in Kenya, the Kwale Eye Clinic remained open for emergencies and are getting back to almost normal clinics and surgical lists.

Update

11 Oct 2020

This the entrance to The St John Eye Hospital at Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital, South Africa, where Evan trained and as Ophthalmologist. They are in need of funding due to the COVID-19 crisis, and are a 2nd beneficiary under The EVision Project 2020.

Update

11 Oct 2020

A memorial plaque in Evan's honour placed in the Kwale Eye Clinic

DONATIONS170

Beryl Segers

Tue, 13 Oct 2026

$ 100

Honoured to contribute. I am forever grateful to have had Evan as my eye specialist. I do remember him fondly whenever I go to the practice. ❤️

$ 100

Adele Abramson

Tue, 6 Oct 2026

$ 250

Honoured to contribute ❤️

$ 250

ANTHONY SHUBITZ

Sun, 27 Sep 2026

$ 150

Fri, 25 Sep 2026

$ 150

Ev Memories

$ 150

Paul & Annemie

Tue, 22 Sep 2026

$ 100

Honoured to contribute ❤️ This is so wonderful!

$ 100

Alfred Emdon

Sat, 19 Sep 2026

$ 100

Supporting you all the way 🙌 ❤️

$ 100

Lisa Gaitz

Fri, 18 Sep 2026

$ 100

An incredible human being taken too soon. Privileged to have known him and grateful to contribute to his ongoing legacy.

$ 100

Anonymous

Fri, 18 Sep 2026

$ 100

Adam Blackman

Fri, 18 Sep 2026

$ 100

Glad to be assisting this great work

$ 100

Graham Berman

Sun, 24 May 2026

$ 50

Fundraising for

EVision Project - Kwale Eye Centre, Kenya and St John Eye Hospital, South AfricaThe EVision Project has 2 beneficiaries 1) Kwale Eye Centre where we fund screening trips into villages to offer patients treatment and cataract surgery & 2) The St. John Eye Hospital at Chris Hani, Baragwanath,South Africa. They are in need of more surgery equipment,staff funding and more.

Funds banked to:

The EVision Project Fund National Australia Bank