Thanks to you, St. Francis-in-the-Wood Anglican Church

| By Lynne Dulaney, Former Director of Communications
Categories: Donors
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“We’re called the pretty church on the ocean, but we’re more than a pretty church,” says Jan Volker, chairperson of St. Francis-in-the-Wood’s Social Concerns Committee. We could not agree more! The church, located in West Vancouver, BC, has been supporting Operation Eyesight for almost 25 years. “We really believe in Operation Eyesight’s projects,” says Jan.… Continue Reading Thanks to you, St. Francis-in-the-Wood Anglican Church

Thanks to you, Margaret Ratcliff

| By Lynne Dulaney, Former Director of Communications
Categories: Communities, Donors, Our Work
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Margaret, who has been giving to Operation Eyesight for 25 years, says she has been a loyal donor for several reasons. It runs in the family. Margaret’s mother also gave to Operation Eyesight before she passed away in 2003. Although she can’t remember for sure, Margaret has a hunch that it was her mother who… Continue Reading Thanks to you, Margaret Ratcliff

Thanks to you, Murray Soupcoff

| By Lynne Dulaney, Former Director of Communications
Categories: Donors
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Operation Eyesight is very lucky to have dedicated donors who are preventing avoidable blindness. But we also couldn’t do our work without the help of those who donate their time! Although the days of Operation Eyesight being an all-volunteer organization are long past, we always appreciate those who want to help out, which is why… Continue Reading Thanks to you, Murray Soupcoff

Couple helps others see the goodness in life

| By Lynne Dulaney, Former Director of Communications
Categories: Donors, Eye Surgery
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April 26 was a sad, but special day for Clarice and Al Bloomenthal. It would have been their daughter’s 48th birthday. Forty years ago, their world was turned upside down when a reckless driver stole the life of their eight-year-old girl, Risa. In the weeks that followed, the Bloomenthal family received many flowers and cards… Continue Reading Couple helps others see the goodness in life

Happy Canada Day!

| By Brian Foster, Former Executive Director
Categories: Donors
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On behalf of all of us at Operation Eyesight, I’d like to wish our Canadian supporters a happy Canada Day! As you sing our national anthem and watch the fireworks tonight, I hope you take the time to appreciate how fortunate we are to live in a country where we have convenient access to quality… Continue Reading Happy Canada Day!