Making dreams come true: A Calgary nurse’s final gift

| By Lynne Dulaney, Former Director of Communications
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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

| By Lynne Dulaney, Former Director of Communications
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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!

| By Brian Foster, Former Executive Director
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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!

Give sight on GivingTuesday!

| By Brian Foster, Former Executive Director
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Today is GivingTuesday and people all over the world are kicking off the holiday season by giving back! You can change lives today by helping us reach our GivingTuesday campaign goal: to raise $15,000 for our cataract surgery programs in India and Africa. Every $50 donation will fund one sight-restoring cataract surgery for a patient… Continue Reading Give sight on GivingTuesday!

Giving so that others may see the sunset

| By Lynne Dulaney, Former Director of Communications
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I hope all of our Canadian friends have a wonderful Thanksgiving this weekend! As you tuck into turkey dinner, I expect you’ll have a chance to reflect on all of the things you’re thankful for. There’s one precious gift we at Operation Eyesight are particularly thankful for: our donors. Every day, we’re reminded of the… Continue Reading Giving so that others may see the sunset