For Helen Young, generosity runs in the family. Her mom Betty was passionate about donating eyeglasses. Today, Helen continues to support Operation Eyesight as an annual donor. “I remember my mother used to donate her old glasses to Operation Eyesight. She knew that within a few months her gift would have an immediate impact in… Continue reading Like mother, like daughter
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The Gift of Sight saved a little girl’s life
For six-year-old Blessing, the Gift of Sight has meant more than a critical eye surgery; it has meant life itself. Two years ago, Blessing was playing near a pile of burning trash in her home village in Ghana when an explosion occurred. Tragically, a piece of metal became embedded in her eye. Blessing was rushed… Continue reading The Gift of Sight saved a little girl’s life
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
Meet our people: the Cutlers
For the Cutlers, philanthropy is a family affair. Marty Cutler is many things – a certified business and life coach, a former Operation Eyesight board member, lover of funky hats and the patriarch of a large, blended family. An Operation Eyesight supporter since 1985, Marty says it’s time to engage the next generation. “Recently, Marilyn… Continue reading Meet our people: the Cutlers