John Hacault certainly had a great big heart. A longtime donor to Operation Eyesight, John passed away in Vancouver in 2013. Thanks to his generous legacy gift, our partner hospitals are able to reach out and give the gift of sight to people in need. One such partner is Dr. Salins Eye Hospital, located in… Continue reading One man’s legacy makes a significant impact
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Remembering a remarkable couple
Today, as we observe Remembrance Day in Canada and many other nations around the world, there are two words on my mind: “remembrance” and “gratitude.” And those words usher in memories of two Operation Eyesight donors who served in the Royal Canadian Air Force. Every year, Heather Arseneault makes a donation to Operation Eyesight in… Continue reading Remembering a remarkable couple
Thanks to you, St. Francis-in-the-Wood Anglican Church
“We’re called the pretty church on the ocean, but we’re more than a pretty church,” says Jan Volker, chairperson of St. Francis-in-the-Wood’s Social Concerns Committee. We could not agree more! The church, located in West Vancouver, BC, has been supporting Operation Eyesight for almost 25 years. “We really believe in Operation Eyesight’s projects,” says Jan.… Continue reading Thanks to you, St. Francis-in-the-Wood Anglican Church
Thanks to you, Margaret Ratcliff
Margaret, who has been giving to Operation Eyesight for 25 years, says she has been a loyal donor for several reasons. It runs in the family. Margaret’s mother also gave to Operation Eyesight before she passed away in 2003. Although she can’t remember for sure, Margaret has a hunch that it was her mother who… Continue reading Thanks to you, Margaret Ratcliff