WHAT IS EYE DONATION MONTH?
Eye Donation Month is held each November to help bring awareness to the importance of eye donation. All month long, Miracles In Sight, (with the help of the Eye Bank Association of America (EBAA) and eye banks around the world), will help generate awareness about the need for eye donation, common misconceptions about the process, and life-changing opportunities that are created when recipients regain their sight through corneal transplants. With the help of our partners, we can continue to further our mission to support the restoration, preservation, and enhancement of sight through transplant, research, education and innovation together.
WE CAN SEE CLEARLY NOW…
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
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 others to become donors
WAYS TO GET INVOLVED THIS NOVEMBER:
1. Social Media Campaign
Make sure to follow us on our social channels: Facebook | Instagram | X (Twitter) | LinkedIn
Dates to Remember:
Friday, 11/1 : Flag Raising Day
Monday, 11/11: Veterans Days
Tuesday, 11/12: Blue & Green Day
Wednesday 11/13: Donor Day
Thursday, 11/14: Fun Glasses Day
Friday, 11/15: Recipient Day
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Be sure to tag us in your posts and use the hashtag #EDM2024MIS.
Don’t Forget To Enter Our Social Media Contest!
Rules: To enter to win grand prizes, you must like and follow MIS on Instagram and use the hashtag #EDM2024MIS when posting the submissions. Grand prizes will be awarded based on post interactions.
Blue & Green Day
- Dress up, decorate, or Light It Up for eye donation!
Fun Glasses Day
- Wear your coolest frames to celebrate the gift of sight!
Recipient Day
- Photo Contest: post a beautiful picture to celebrate our recipients being able to See Clearly Now
2. Printed Materials
Please contact your PD specialist if you are interested in table tents.
Click to view and download posters
3. 3rd Annual Pause for the Gift of Sight
We invite our partnering hospitals to join us for the honoring all of our eye donors and their families for their gifts of sight. Join us on Friday, November 1, 2024, with a Miracles In Sight flag-raising ceremony at 1:02 p.m., followed by a moment of silence in remembrance of eye donors.
The start time for this ceremony recognizes that one eye donor can give the gift of sight to two people.
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4. Host A Registration Drive
ENCOURAGE OTHERS TO SIGN UP AS AN EYE, ORGAN AND TISSUE DONOR!
There are three simple ways to register:
- Visit registerme.org
- Check YES to becoming a donor when renewing your drivers license at your local DMV
- Sign up through the Health App on your iPhone
5. Share Your Story
We are grateful to hear from donor families and recipients about the impact of their experiences. If you or someone you know has been involved in the donation process, please consider sharing your story to help spread awareness and hope for families in similar situations.
