A-B-SEE: A toddler gains a future

| By Lorie Gibson, former Vice-President of International Programs
Categories: Eye Surgery, India, Our Work
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Two-year-old Logar and his family live in the remote village of Moili in northwestern India. Little Logar was born blind with congenital cataracts, likely due to a combination of malnutrition and poverty. He couldn’t play with other children and would be unable to go to school or work in the future. There wasn’t much of… Continue Reading A-B-SEE: A toddler gains a future

5 stories that touched our hearts in 2012

| By Brian Foster, Former Executive Director
Categories: Communities, News, Our Work, Prevention
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It’s been a great year for storytelling here at Grey Mist Lifting! We’ve certainly enjoyed the opportunity to tell you an inspiring story every Friday. Together, we’ve travelled to Africa and India and introduced you to some of the children, women and men whose lives have changed, thanks to our supporters. Here are five highlights… Continue Reading 5 stories that touched our hearts in 2012

A million thanks!

| By Lorie Gibson, former Vice-President of International Programs
Categories: Communities, Eye Surgery, India, Our Work
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When I visited India for the first time last year, I was struck by the sheer number of people who seemed to be everywhere. That’s why it was hard to imagine that there are areas in India where people had trouble accessing eye care. However, often people who need care the most can’t make it… Continue Reading A million thanks!

For health workers, training is a dream come true

| By Lynne Dulaney, Former Director of Communications
Categories: Communities, Kenya, Our Work
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Ophthalmic nurse Carolyn Chenalan Jepkemboi has a smile as bright as the Kenyan sunshine and a personality to match. Carolyn, who works at the eye clinic in the town of Kapsabet, Kenya, cares for patients with eye health issues, and assists with cataract and trachoma operations. “I wanted to be a nurse since primary school.… Continue Reading For health workers, training is a dream come true

5 fun philanthropic holiday gift ideas

| By Lynne Dulaney, Former Director of Communications
Categories: News, Our Work
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This is one of my favourite times of the year. Lights are going up around my neighbourhood. The first strains of carols are chiming cheerily in stores. And my grandchildren are gearing up in anticipation. It’s also time to think about gifts for the special folks in your life. Our team has put together a… Continue Reading 5 fun philanthropic holiday gift ideas