We were saddened to learn of the passing of Pat Gee, a life-long supporter of Operation Eyesight, on April 10, 2014, at age 94. Pat was inspired to support Operation Eyesight when she met Art Jenkyns, who spoke at her church, Oak Bay United, in Victoria. She was moved by Art’s slideshow that showed the… Continue reading Saying goodbye to a dedicated ambassador
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A child can finally see to read!
When you can’t see clearly, learning to read becomes a challenge beyond a child’s ability. And when your family is so desperately poor you can’t afford food, purchasing eyeglasses becomes an impossibility. That’s where our kind-hearted donors make such a difference! Our supporters share our ongoing concern about children like Paul Omari who have vision… Continue reading A child can finally see to read!
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
Celebrating World Sight Day 2014: No More Avoidable Blindness!
World Sight Day is just three days away! To mark the occasion, we’re holding a public celebration event in Kanapur, a village located in Telangana State, India. The village will be declared avoidable blindness free! What does this mean? It means that anyone in the village who was suffering from unnecessary blindness, or was at… Continue reading Celebrating World Sight Day 2014: No More Avoidable Blindness!
