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 8, 2022 / Tribute Stories

Donor Family Story: Lance Davenport

The loss of my son has been difficult for us. Lance had cerebral palsy, a seizure disorder, cortical blindness and...
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Close up shot of Russell Beasley, Eye Donor
May 13, 2022 / Tribute Stories

Donor Story: “That was Russell. He always wanted to help people.”

Saturday, May 7, marks exactly five years since a remarkable young man passed away. Russell Beasley battled a rare genetic...
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November 24, 2021 / Tribute Stories

Donor Family Story: Debra

"I just wanted to share about my husband, Jim. He passed away on June 11, 2021 and his eyes were...
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November 19, 2021 / Tribute Stories

Donor Family Story: Sandra

"Here is a little bit about Courtney. Courtney was always striving to be the best and enjoy life to its...
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Photo of Donor, Herman Washington
November 5, 2021 / Tribute Stories

Donor Family Story: Sharon

“Herman was a husband for 51 years, a father to our daughter Wendy but his blessing from God was that...
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December 9, 2020 / Tribute Stories

Success Story – A Recipient Hopes to Pay it Forward

I’m sure a “thank you” card is not really sufficient to say how thankful I am for the very generous...
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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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