[tribulant_slideshow gallery_id=”1″] Twelve-year-old Ruth has had more than her fair share of vision problems for her tender age. She started having problems with her eyes when she was just five years old, and her vision deteriorated progressively. Every time her family thought it couldn’t get worse, it did. By the time Ruth was screened… Continue reading Ruth’s story
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This Easter, help others see the seasons change
For many of us, Easter marks the much-anticipated turn of the season from winter to spring. Cold and dreary winterscapes are fading away to reveal the bright and welcoming colours of spring. Flowers begin to bloom, trees grow back their lush leaves and the days become warmer, inviting us all to step outside to smell… Continue reading This Easter, help others see the seasons change
GivingTuesday 2016: Hundreds of lives changed!
On November 29, a month ago today, we kicked off the holiday giving season with GivingTuesday! It’s a special day dedicated to giving back around the world, and we’re proud to have made it an annual event for Operation Eyesight. To help us reach our $15,000 goal (which we surpassed!), Calgary donors joined us for… Continue reading GivingTuesday 2016: Hundreds of lives changed!
A teen can be a teen, now that he can see
Atul and his family live in a semi-permanent home in Jogyal, a remote village located in the drought-prone district of Latur, India. When he was eight years old, one of Atul’s classmates accidently hit him in the eye with a pencil. He felt pain right away, but then things seemed to get better… for a while.… Continue reading A teen can be a teen, now that he can see