Giving so that others may see the sunset

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I hope all of our Canadian friends have a wonderful Thanksgiving this weekend! As you tuck into turkey dinner, I expect you’ll have a chance to reflect on all of the things you’re thankful for. There’s one precious gift we at Operation Eyesight are particularly thankful for: our donors. Every day, we’re reminded of the… Continue Reading Giving so that others may see the sunset

Donor empathy drives generosity

Categories: Donors

At age 94, Mario Marasco knows the value of eye surgery. After two cataract surgeries and laser eye surgery helped maintain his eyesight, Mario recently received his doctor’s permission to keep driving his car for another two years. “When you have problems with your eyes and can get surgery, you count your blessings,” he says.… Continue Reading Donor empathy drives generosity

Victoria couple keeps us close to their hearts

Categories: Donors
We’re fortunate to have a group of passionate and dedicated donors by our side as we work to eliminate avoidable blindness – donors like Bish and Hansi Bhagwanani. Hansi and Bish have been supporting Operation Eyesight for decades. In fact, Evlyn and Dr. Ben Gullison and Una and Art Jenkyns stayed at their home in… Continue Reading Victoria couple keeps us close to their hearts

2015 AGM: Spreading Christmas cheer in June

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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