This one’s for all the moms out there…

Those wrinkled feet. That scrunched up button nose. Those tiny little fingers. Their chest, rising and falling. Their soft little eyelids fluttering. How many times did you just sit there, gazing lovingly at your new baby, watching them sleep, so peacefully, so innocently? I’m sure you remember the very first moment you laid eyes on… Continue reading This one’s for all the moms out there…

‘The difference between a life of poverty and a life of promise’

For Operation Eyesight to be around for 50 years, it means our donors must appreciate the work that we do. As such, when we receive letters from all levels of Canadian government, it means that those kind words are shared with our donors, whose generosity makes our work possible. Here are a few excerpts from… Continue reading ‘The difference between a life of poverty and a life of promise’

Thanks to you, Margaret and Ron Smith

Although Ron and Margaret Smith* first learned about Operation Eyesight through a tragic family occurrence, they are proud to think their 30-year relationship with us has restored sight for numerous people in the developing world. When Ron’s 18-year old daughter Tamara died in 1982, a family friend sent them a tribute card and gave a… Continue reading Thanks to you, Margaret and Ron Smith

Run for “Well”ness smashes fundraising goal

When Dean Loewen puts his mind to something, he tends to make it happen. So we weren’t surprised to see to his team’s fundraising total climbing toward the $15,000 goal in the weeks before their Run for “Well”ness in June. (Read more about their story here.) Dean and his team of 17 runners all pitched… Continue reading Run for “Well”ness smashes fundraising goal