Maureen Bush is just one member of an Alberta family that’s been supporting Operation Eyesight across four generations. The story begins with Ella Marcus, Maureen’s grandmother. Ella knew Dr. Ben Gullison, whose work inspired our organization. Her son-in-law, Gordon Bush, became a donor after he lost the sight of one eye from a detached retina.… Continue reading Wow! Four generations of supporters!
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With thanks to you, Mona. Happy Volunteer Week!
This week is National Volunteer Week – a time to recognize, celebrate and thank Canadian volunteers. Operation Eyesight is fortunate to have a large group of wonderful volunteers who help in our head office in Calgary – many of them on a weekly basis. One of our dedicated weekly volunteers is Mona Soyland. Mona first… Continue reading With thanks to you, Mona. Happy Volunteer Week!
Inspiring youth at Queen Elizabeth High School
We’re excited to announce that we now have a student club: Youth for Operation Eyesight! This initiative was created by our school committee (run by our Philanthropy team and two enthusiastic volunteers) as a way to educate Calgary youth about our work and provide them with an opportunity to give back to the global community.… Continue reading Inspiring youth at Queen Elizabeth High School
Happy New Year from Operation Eyesight!
“Our donors are incredible!” I cannot count how many times a member of our staff uttered those words this past year. Day after day, we are blown away by the generosity and commitment of our donors. Whether you’re a first-time donor, a monthly donor or a longtime friend of Operation Eyesight, we want you to… Continue reading Happy New Year from Operation Eyesight!
