What kind of holiday shopper are you?

| By Lynne Dulaney, Former Director of Communications
Categories: News
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It’s hard to believe, but there are only 12 sleeps left until Christmas! For some of you, the thought of having less than two weeks to prepare might have you panicking a little bit. How on earth are you going to get all of your shopping done in time? For others, the thought of having… Continue Reading What kind of holiday shopper are you?

Give the gift that gives twice

| By Lynne Dulaney, Former Director of Communications
Categories: Eyeglasses, Kenya, Uncategorized
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Isn’t it great to be around children as the holiday season approaches? I just love watching my grandkids’ eyes light up as they make their lists (and check them more than twice!), dreaming of brightly decorated trees and candy canes. Their excitement is contagious! But I know there are countless children who don’t wish for… Continue Reading Give the gift that gives twice

Education, surgery – and your help! – can change a life

| By Kashinath Bhoosnurmath, Global Director, Programmes
Categories: Eye Surgery, Kenya
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Sote Cheruiyot is a 68-year-old subsistence farmer who lives with her husband in Kenya. They’ve lived in the village of Kapsengwet for over 30 years, growing crops and raising livestock. Over the past few years, Sote noticed progressive vision loss in both eyes. She could no longer help her husband on the farm. Soon, they… Continue Reading Education, surgery – and your help! – can change a life

2015 AGM: Spreading Christmas cheer in June

| By Brian Foster, Former Executive Director
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Christmas trees, turkey dinner, reindeer and caroling in June!? Our amazing supporters make every day feel like Christmas, so we thought, why not celebrate year-round? More than 80 donors, board members, staff and friends of Operation Eyesight gathered at the Delta Calgary South Hotel on June 25 for our “Halfway to Christmas Party” and Annual… Continue Reading 2015 AGM: Spreading Christmas cheer in June

Merry Christmas to you all!

| By Brian Foster, Former Executive Director
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On behalf of all of us at Operation Eyesight, I’d like to extend our heartfelt thanks to you for your support over the past year. Merry Christmas to you and yours, and warmest wishes for the new year!