The Theme of 2024 Eye Donation Month is: We Can See Clearly Now
Eye Donation Month is observed each November. Aligning with the lyrics to the iconic 1972 Johnny Nash song, “I Can See Clearly Now”, the theme emphasizes the LITERAL outcome of eye donation – the ability to see, and the FIGURATIVE outcome of what people experience or “see now” as a donor family, recipient, or champion of eye donation. Combining these elements; actual vision, the metaphorical ability to see a new perspective of life and the world, and a distinct memorable song as a backdrop – we celebrate Eye Donation Month and spread the word about the transformative power of corneal donation and transplantation.
The purpose of Eye Donation Month is to:
- Raise Awareness about cornea donation and transplantation
- Honor the gift of sight given by selfless donors and their families
- Celebrate cornea transplant recipients living their fullest lives thanks to the generosity of donors
- Educate about eye donation and encourage individuals to register as donors
Videos
This year’s stories can be viewed below. To access the files to share, download them from the resources in the “Social Media Tools” folder. There are both long and short versions available.
We Can See Clearly Now: Julian Evans
We Can See Clearly Now: Danny Rivers
Materials and Resources
EBAA has developed a wide variety of materials and resources that can be customized and used during the month-long observance in November. To view and download the resources, access the Dropbox link in the button below.
You have the power to give someone the gift of sight; please register as an eye, organ, and tissue donor today!
For questions or more information about Eye Donation Month, contact the EBAA Office.
