Remembering a remarkable couple

| By Lynne Dulaney, Former Director of Communications
Categories: Donors
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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

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

Once he struggled in school; now Mahesh has a bright future!

| By Lynne Dulaney, Former Director of Communications
Categories: Communities, Eyeglasses, India, Our Work
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When his father was killed in an accident six years ago, Mahesh was only nine years old. Now 15, he lives with his mother Sailu and two younger siblings in Fatehnagar slum in the city of Hyderabad, India. Sailu supports the family as a daily wage labourer, earning around INR 5,000 ($92 CAD) per month.… Continue Reading Once he struggled in school; now Mahesh has a bright future!