Takk! (Thank you in Icelandic!)

Father-daughter team Brad and Jennifer Diggens completed an ambitious hike in Iceland and raised more than $10,000 for our water projects in Zambia! They’ve generously agreed to share some of their photos, and want to say a huge ‘THANK YOU!’ to everyone who contributed to their fundraising. Let Jennifer tell you about their trip… If… Continue reading Takk! (Thank you in Icelandic!)

New blog schedule

Dear Grey Mist Lifting readers, Since we began writing Grey Mist Lifting, we’ve never missed a Friday update. We hope you’ve enjoyed reading it so far. But this week, we’ll be trying something a little different. Our next update will be on Tuesday, October 8, and we’ll continue with a Tuesday update schedule from there.… Continue reading New blog schedule

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India’s northeastern gateway to eye health

Siliguri Greater Lions Eye Hospital, located in North Bengal, India, is an advanced secondary level eye hospital run by the Lions Club of Siliguri Greater. Operation Eyesight has been a key supporter of the hospital since its founding in 1981. The hospital started in a modest fashion, offering only basic patient care services. Operation Eyesight… Continue reading India’s northeastern gateway to eye health

The facts of life DON’T have to include blindness

Aging is a fact of life. Hair greys, limbs stiffen, skin wrinkles. We don’t like it, but we generally accept it. But you may be surprised to learn: your fate does not necessarily have to include blindness due to cataract! Let me tell you about Papa Kojo, an 82-year old farmer who has lived almost… Continue reading The facts of life DON’T have to include blindness