EYESAFE
The Prescription Safety Eyewear Program
“We were in awe of the
generosity of the members
of the association.”
– Karen Linsley, Fund Development
Coordinator, Ronald McDonald
House Charities Saskatchewan
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Eyesafe is a program with a
commitment to the eye health
and safety of Saskatchewan’s
workforce. Eye injuries are
common in many industries
and our goal is to help
eliminate these while offering
preferential pricing on all
products to our clients.
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“It sucked. Just to be separated for that long while she was going
through everything took a toll on me,” she said.
Blakeney, with her school, and Craig, with work, would make the
drive to Saskatoon as often as they could.
“I think we were all scared,” Craig said. “At first, you just kind of
panic because you don’t really know where you’re headed. But once
we started talking to the doctors and found out our potential paths
and once you start getting some answers it was a lot better than
when you didn’t have answers.
“You just have to adapt and improvise along the way.”
Mya eventually was able to return home in early March, though
she still visits the House every three months for MRIs and follow-up
meetings with doctors. She and Tricia will stay at the House for at
least one night and catch up with some of the guests they met dur-ing
their time.
Today, Mya said she is “close to 100 per cent” health. She said
she’ll continue to participate in fundraisers and donate her time
and energy to people who deserve it.
“We’re very proud of her for everything she has done,” Craig said.
“How many 14-year-olds can say they’ve helped to raise more than
$100,000? Not very many. It’s a heck of an accomplishment and she
has really done some amazing things given all that she has faced.”
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