Maureen Bush is just one member of an Alberta family that’s been supporting Operation Eyesight across four generations. The story begins with Ella Marcus, Maureen’s grandmother. Ella knew Dr. Ben Gullison, whose work inspired our organization. Her son-in-law, Gordon Bush, became a donor after he lost the sight of one eye from a detached retina.… Continue reading Wow! Four generations of supporters!
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Our goal in Kenya: no more trachoma
When Operation Eyesight drilled our first well in Kenya in 2007, we were following the World Health Organization-endorsed SAFE (Surgery, Antibiotics, Face-washing, Environmental change) strategy to eliminate painful, blinding trachoma. Thanks to our amazing donors, we’ve made great progress on that goal, so much that we’re now part of a plan to completely eradicate trachoma… Continue reading Our goal in Kenya: no more trachoma
Reading to raise funds for others
Clara Dunbavin, an 11-year-old girl from Lincolnshire, England, spent her Christmas holidays reading, so children living in Africa and India could have the means to read, too. For a school project, she organized a sponsored read to raise funds for Operation Eyesight. Clara and her mother, Louise, were shocked when they first heard about avoidable… Continue reading Reading to raise funds for others