Why one donor is leaving a gift to Operation Eyesight in her will

Dr. Ben & Evlyn Gullison's work at a mission hospital in Andhra Pradesh inspired Art Jenkyns to found Operation Eyesight in 1963, and also inspired longtime donor Dr. Reddy to leave a legacy of giving through her will.

Having supported Operation Eyesight for decades, leaving a gift in her will was a choice that made sense for Dr. Reddy. She first learned about Operation Eyesight when she met Dr. Ben and Evlyn Gullison in 1985 after their return from a medical mission in Andhra Pradesh, Dr. Reddy’s home state in India. “I was… Continue reading Why one donor is leaving a gift to Operation Eyesight in her will

Teaching children the true meaning of giving

What’s the gift for someone who has everything? For Lana Cissell, the answer is simple. “Our family gives the Gift of Sight,” she explains. “Because generosity is something we have to teach our kids.” Lana’s parents began donating to Operation Eyesight on behalf of their children each year. “It impacted me a lot and was… Continue reading Teaching children the true meaning of giving

Donor profile: Nikhil Srivalsan, Philanthropist

When 16-year-old Nikhil Srivalsan put on his first pair of glasses two years ago, his mind filled with memories of a family trip to India, where he noticed many seniors were affected with cataracts. He was shocked to learn that India has one of the world’s largest blind populations, including children, and more than half… Continue reading Donor profile: Nikhil Srivalsan, Philanthropist

More Canadians are leaving a gift to charity in their will

My favourite part of my role as Operation Eyesight’s Donor Relations Officer is meeting with our donors and learning more about the impact they want to make with their legacy gifts. I already knew that our donors are thoughtful individuals with big hearts, but what struck me the most was their desire to improve the… Continue reading More Canadians are leaving a gift to charity in their will