Ten years later, Art Jenkyns would be proud!

| By Brian Foster, Former Executive Director
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When Operation Eyesight’s founder Art Jenkyns passed away on January 26, 2005, we knew that the world had lost a rare individual. Much has changed since the first meeting of “The Gullison Club” in 1963, when Art and his fellows at the Baptist Men’s Club raised $840 in support of Dr. Ben Gullison’s Arogyavaram Hospital.… Continue Reading Ten years later, Art Jenkyns would be proud!

Inspiring youth at Queen Elizabeth High School

| By Lynne Dulaney, Former Director of Communications
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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

One man’s legacy makes a significant impact

| By Lynne Dulaney, Former Director of Communications
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John Hacault certainly had a great big heart. A longtime donor to Operation Eyesight, John passed away in Vancouver in 2013. Thanks to his generous legacy gift, our partner hospitals are able to reach out and give the gift of sight to people in need. One such partner is Dr. Salins Eye Hospital, located in… Continue Reading One man’s legacy makes a significant impact

Remembering a remarkable couple

| By Lynne Dulaney, Former Director of Communications
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Today, as we observe Remembrance Day in Canada and many other nations around the world, there are two words on my mind: “remembrance” and “gratitude.” And those words usher in memories of two Operation Eyesight donors who served in the Royal Canadian Air Force. Every year, Heather Arseneault makes a donation to Operation Eyesight in… Continue Reading Remembering a remarkable couple