Four generations of giving

Rob and Connie Holland’s 50 years of supporting Operation Eyesight is itself a milestone, showing the possibilities for the next generation of donors dedicated to giving the life-changing Gift of Sight.

The power of the Gift of Sight is something Rob and Connie both learned early in life. It is part of a legacy of giving that now spans four generations. Connie’s parents, Walter and Sara Derewianchuk, were active donors to Operation Eyesight, and they shared with their children the power of giving. Likewise, Rob’s parents,… Continue reading Four generations of giving

The Gift of Sight saved a little girl’s life

For six-year-old Blessing, the Gift of Sight has meant more than a critical eye surgery; it has meant life itself. Two years ago, Blessing was playing near a pile of burning trash in her home village in Ghana when an explosion occurred. Tragically, a piece of metal became embedded in her eye. Blessing was rushed… Continue reading The Gift of Sight saved a little girl’s life

More Canadians are leaving a gift to charity in their will

My favourite part of my role as Operation Eyesight’s Donor Relations Officer is meeting with our donors and learning more about the impact they want to make with their legacy gifts. I already knew that our donors are thoughtful individuals with big hearts, but what struck me the most was their desire to improve the… Continue reading More Canadians are leaving a gift to charity in their will