Together we’ll wash away blindness in Zambia!

| By Brian Foster, Former Executive Director
Categories: Blog, Clean Water, Communities, Eye Surgery, Our Work, Prevention, Zambia
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Last year you supported our Washing Away Blindness Campaign, and we can’t thank you enough! This post is to tell you about how your donations are being put to work to bring clean water to Zambia! Clean water is essential for general health, eye health included. Without readily-available clean water, people can’t wash or sanitize,… Continue Reading Together we’ll wash away blindness in Zambia!

Christmas in June?! 2017 AGM

| By Brian Foster, Former Executive Director
Categories: Blog, Other
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Operation Eyesight staff from around the world.
Thank you to everyone who joined us last night for our “Halfway to Christmas Party” and Annual General Meeting! More than 90 donors, board members, volunteers, staff and friends of Operation Eyesight gathered at the Delta Calgary South Hotel on June 19 to spread some Christmas cheer. It was a fun-filled evening complete with turkey… Continue Reading Christmas in June?! 2017 AGM

Making dreams come true: A Calgary nurse’s final gift

| By Lynne Dulaney, Former Director of Communications
Categories: Donors
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When Margaret Baxter passed away in Edmonton, AB in May 2015, she left a generous gift to Operation Eyesight. A longtime supporter, Margaret had dealt with eye problems all her life, so she appreciated the work our organization does to give people the gift of sight. Having been a nurse in Calgary for many years,… Continue Reading Making dreams come true: A Calgary nurse’s final gift

Chess club a champion for Operation Eyesight

| By Lynne Dulaney, Former Director of Communications
Categories: Donors
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The students at Eagle Butte High School in Dunmore, AB sure have big hearts! The school’s chess club has donated over $2,300 to Operation Eyesight. Every Friday, the club sells pizza at lunch to raise money. They also sell pop and snacks throughout the year, with proceeds going to a variety of causes. The students… Continue Reading Chess club a champion for Operation Eyesight

Merry Christmas to all!

| By Brian Foster, Former Executive Director
Categories: News
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On behalf of the staff, board members and volunteers at Operation Eyesight, I’d like to extend our heartfelt thanks to you for your support over the past year. Merry Christmas and warmest wishes for a safe and joyous holiday season! And for all those last-minute shoppers out there, the deadline to mail holiday cards may… Continue Reading Merry Christmas to all!