miracles in sight success stories

Tribute Stories

These are the people who benefit from the work we do – the grateful recipients who receive the gift of sight, and the dedicated physicians who are able to restore sight to their patients.
 
miracles in sight success stories

The Power of Sight Restored

Click on the excerpts below to read tribute stories involving Miracles In Sight and our partnerships.

We are grateful to hear from donor families and recipients about the impact of their experiences. Please consider sharing your story to help spread awareness about the donation process and hope for families in similar situations.


August 20, 2024 / Tribute Stories

Wendy and Tim’s Story, Part 1

Wendy Bolling began struggling with her vision early in life. When her sight took a turn for the worse in...
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August 20, 2024 / Tribute Stories

Donor Family Story: Geraldine “Gerry” Madden

The family of donor Geraldine "Gerry" Madden provided the story of her amazing life. "In talking about writing her obituary,...
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August 20, 2024 / Tribute Stories

Donor Family Story: Francisco Calderon

Frankie was the kindest person I’ve ever known. He had the biggest heart and would do anything for anyone; especially...
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August 20, 2024 / Tribute Stories

Success Story – Hopeful Words from a Donor Family

To whomever receives this precious gift, we hope it brings you peace, good health and a new excitement for life....
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August 20, 2024 / Tribute Stories

Donor Family Story: Emily Beyea

Emily Beyea was only 10 years old when she passed away. However, in that time she managed to spread a...
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August 20, 2024 / Tribute Stories

Donor Family Story: Kelly Bulak

Our daughter Kelly would love to know that she was able to help someone see better. She was the most...
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  • David had just graduated from high school. He was 18 years old and very loving. He was a true trickster, always playing jokes on people (especially me). We love him and we miss him, but we are glad that he could give someone else the ability to see.

    Kim D.

  • I know she would be very pleased and proud to know that her eyes are now helping someone else to see the beauty in the world as she did. That was the kind of person she was. She will be missed by all who knew her, most of all by me.

    Van B.

  • When I was diagnosed with a progressive eye disease my only hope was corneal transplant surgery. I couldn’t believe that someone I didn’t even know would care enough to give their loved one’s corneas to me. Because of the gift of sight, I was able to touch the lives of others as an EMS technician.

    Gary G.

  • It was taking me out of the darkness and putting me into the marvelous light. I did not realize I had so many freckles on my face until my transplant!

    Unknown

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