Deborah Cullen says she felt disorientated when she returned home to Calgary, AB after a trip to Africa. âAfrica is very humbling. It gets you,â she says. âThereâs such culture shock when you come back to our land of plenty. We have so much; weâre so safe here. We turn on our taps and the… Continue reading Thanks to you, Deborah Cullen
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Through flood or drought, water unites the human race
Calgary (where our organization is headquartered) and much of southern Alberta was devastated with a record-shattering flood last week. We received more than a monthâs worth of rain in a day; and that, combined with melting snow in the nearby Rocky Mountains, created havoc. While fortunately few lives were lost, the staggering losses of property,… Continue reading Through flood or drought, water unites the human race
What does âsheer enthusiasmâ look like?
Rob Ohlson, president of Calgaryâs Maillot Custom Homes, has seen first-hand the devastation caused by avoidable blindness in India and Africa. Families facing poverty and starvation because a blind parent canât work, children with no chance of education because they canât see, and elderly people begging in the streets are all realities in too many… Continue reading What does âsheer enthusiasmâ look like?
âWell Championsâ program hits a gusher!
With World Water Day taking place today, Iâd like to share our excitement about an important water program sponsored by Operation Eyesight Canadaâs board members. Not only do our Canada Board chair Dan Parlow and vice-chair Rob Ohlson bring significant expertise, energy and commitment to their roles, they have created an exciting new financial initiative… Continue reading âWell Championsâ program hits a gusher!