Dr. Minesh Patel
“Vision was a gift from two people, and I needed to do something with it,” he said, explaining that the two organ donors who provided his corneas inspired him to start reclaiming his former active lifestyle.
Kristin Koch
The most amazing gift of all is that the very eyes that failed Kristin were the eyes that gave sight to two recipients. forever for all who knew her.
Jeremiah
My family was not aware that he had registered to become a donor. It wasn’t a great surprise though because that’s the kind of person he was: loving, caring, respectful, gracious and giving.
Carmen
I’m so very thankful for my cornea donor, and would like to say to all donor families, a big heartfelt thank you from the bottom of my heart for the gift of sight from your loved one. It’s a very precious gift, and I am super blessed to have it.
Nancy Travis
I am so thankful every day to my two donors and their families who said yes and gave me the gift of sight. This has allowed me to have near perfect vision in both eyes. I can work, I can read, I can see my grandchildren, and I can drive safely at night!
Joseph Casaceli
Both my mom and dad continuously showed us how important it is to take care of others, especially those in need. They constantly helped our elderly neighbors, adopted grandparents in a local nursing home and demonstrated that giving means more than receiving. My father was the best example of this because in the end, he gave the ultimate gift by being an eye and tissue donor and helping so many others.
Jake
One of the things he loved most was to share “his good“. He was always the first in line to share laughter, love and a great big hug if you really needed it. He had the biggest heart of anyone I ever knew. He jumped to help others without thinking about what he would get in return.
Apple & Donate Life America Bring National Organ Donor Registration to iPhone
For the first time ever, iPhone® users will be able to sign up to be an organ, eye and tissue donor right from the Health app with the release of iOS 10 scheduled for this Fall.
Monna Monson
This composition about donor Monna Monson was a winning submission in the 2015 “Through My Eyes” Art Contest during National Eye Donor Month.
Cassandra Perry
Thanks to this gift, I was able to see the freckles on my son’s face and the strands of my daughter’s hair. I could identify both kids on the field during sports. Most importantly, though, I was able to remain the sole provider for my family. But our journey did not end there; with the altruistic and team-like mentality that was well-ingrained into our family’s life, we knew we wanted to give back to the organization and cause that helped make our future possible.
