Since our blog is published on Tuesdays, I hope all of our Canadian friends had a wonderful Thanksgiving this past weekend! As you gathered around the dinner table, I expect you had a chance to reflect on the many gifts you may be thankful for, such as your family, friends or good health. There is… Continue reading Happy belated Thanksgiving!
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Going great distances for others
We have an incredible group of supporters. We’re constantly blown away by their commitment to eliminating avoidable blindness and their dedication to make a difference in the lives of others. Some of our supporters are literally going great distances (hundreds of kilometres even!) to raise awareness and funds for Operation Eyesight. Last month, Brad and… Continue reading Going great distances for others
Go Norma go!
Today’s the day! At 9:30 p.m. PDT (10:30 p.m. MDT), our friend Norma Bastidas will set off on a 135-mile (217-kilometre) journey non-stop from Death Valley to Mt. Whitney, California. She’s running the Badwater® 135, one of the toughest races on the planet, in support of Operation Eyesight. The temperature in Death Valley is expected… Continue reading Go Norma go!
Two weeks until Badwater!
Two weeks from today, our friend Norma Bastidas will officially start the most extreme running race offered anywhere on the planet – the Badwater® 135. She’ll run 135 miles (not kilometers!) non-stop from Death Valley to Mt. Whitney, California through extreme heat and intense elevation changes, all in support of Operation Eyesight. We checked in… Continue reading Two weeks until Badwater!