Garage sales, bake sales and bottle collecting – these are just some of the ways that Gwendolen Crowe, and her husband John, raised money for Operation Eyesight during their many years as donors. Although both are no longer with us, their legacy of giving continues today. When Gwendolen passed in 2020, she left our organization… Continue reading A lifetime and legacy of giving
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Why one donor is leaving a gift to Operation Eyesight in 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
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
Donor’s Generosity Helps Others – During Her Lifetime and Beyond
Thank you Margaret (pictured above), for making a difference in the lives of so many with your gifts. A few years ago, we were sad to say goodbye to Margaret, an incredible donor whose kindness has lasted beyond her lifetime. Margaret started giving to Operation Eyesight back in 1964. In a letter, she told us… Continue reading Donor’s Generosity Helps Others – During Her Lifetime and Beyond
