Donor’s Generosity Helps Others – During Her Lifetime and Beyond

| By Aly Bandali, CEO
Categories: Blog, Donors, Legacy donors, Other, Our Work
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Woman gives to sight-saving charity organization in memory of her late blind brother
A few years ago, we were sad to say goodbye to Margaret, an incredible donor whose kindness has lasted beyond her lifetime. Margaret started giving to Operation Eyesight back in 1964. In a letter, she told us why. “My beloved brother, older than I by 10 years, went blind and soon after died from diabetes… Continue Reading Donor’s Generosity Helps Others – During Her Lifetime and Beyond

How can you make your charitable gifts last a lifetime?

| By Brian Foster, Former Executive Director
Categories: Donors, Legacy donors, Other
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Gwen and John
What if you could support Operation Eyesight – and still guarantee yourself and your spouse an income for life? Our longtime donor Gwen is proud to tell you she did just that! After Gwen and her husband John sold their condo in 2009, she contacted Operation Eyesight to set up an annuity gift. Annuity gifts… Continue Reading How can you make your charitable gifts last a lifetime?

Remembering Elizabeth Stuart

| By Lynne Dulaney, Former Director of Communications
Categories: Donors, Legacy donors
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We celebrate the generosity of every donor, and there are many who deserve recognition! One whom we would like to celebrate is Elizabeth Stevens Stuart. Elizabeth was born in 1907 in Osgoode, Ontario, and passed away there in 2011, at age 105. She was one of our treasured lifelong donors, who began giving to Operation… Continue Reading Remembering Elizabeth Stuart