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

No more failing eyesight or failing grades

| By Lynne Dulaney, Former Director of Communications
Categories: Eyeglasses, Ghana, Our Work
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Fourteen-year-old Grace Asempah and her mother, Mercy, live in the small town of Kasoa in the Central Region of Ghana. Grace attends St. Mary’s School in the same town. Grace used to struggle in school every day. Her teachers became concerned with her poor academic performance, and, after learning of Grace’s failing grades, even Mercy… Continue Reading No more failing eyesight or failing grades

Give a gift that touches two lives!

| By Brian Foster, Former Executive Director
Categories: News
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With only three weeks left until Christmas, you may be worried about how you’re going to fit all your gift shopping in. And you know the mall parking lot is going to be full and the checkout lines are going to be unbearably long. Thankfully, there’s another less-stressful, less time-consuming option: Operation Eyesight’s Gift Guide. Stay warm… Continue Reading Give a gift that touches two lives!

5 fun philanthropic holiday gift ideas

| By Lynne Dulaney, Former Director of Communications
Categories: News, Our Work
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This is one of my favourite times of the year. Lights are going up around my neighbourhood. The first strains of carols are chiming cheerily in stores. And my grandchildren are gearing up in anticipation. It’s also time to think about gifts for the special folks in your life. Our team has put together a… Continue Reading 5 fun philanthropic holiday gift ideas