Carol Harris of New Brunswick made the news in 2013, when she married George Raynes. They first met in grade 1 in 1936. During a class production of Sleeping Beauty in grade 3, George, who wasn’t supposed to kiss Carol, “laid a big wet one on her.” The two stayed in touch and, after George’s… Continue reading Seeds for a long-time donor planted 50 years ago
Category: Donors
Making dreams come true: A Calgary nurse’s final gift
When Margaret Baxter passed away in Edmonton, AB in May 2015, she left a generous gift to Operation Eyesight. A longtime supporter, Margaret had dealt with eye problems all her life, so she appreciated the work our organization does to give people the gift of sight. Having been a nurse in Calgary for many years,… Continue reading Making dreams come true: A Calgary nurse’s final gift
Chess club a champion for Operation Eyesight
The students at Eagle Butte High School in Dunmore, AB sure have big hearts! The school’s chess club has donated over $2,300 to Operation Eyesight. Every Friday, the club sells pizza at lunch to raise money. They also sell pop and snacks throughout the year, with proceeds going to a variety of causes. The students… Continue reading Chess club a champion for Operation Eyesight
GivingTuesday 2016: Hundreds of lives changed!
On November 29, a month ago today, we kicked off the holiday giving season with GivingTuesday! It’s a special day dedicated to giving back around the world, and we’re proud to have made it an annual event for Operation Eyesight. To help us reach our $15,000 goal (which we surpassed!), Calgary donors joined us for… Continue reading GivingTuesday 2016: Hundreds of lives changed!
