Kathy Roberg

A nurse for more than 30 years, double corneal transplant recipient, Kathy Roberg, was diagnosed with Fuchs’ Dystrophy in 2003. Fuchs’ Dystrophy is a disease that usually affects both eyes and causes a gradual decline in vision due to corneal swelling and clouding. Overtime, Kathy’s vision worsened and she required her first corneal transplant in 2017. Kathy’s corneal transplants have allowed her to continue to participate and lead 15+ trips to Haiti, providing medical and dental care to local residents. She also works with women and children to develop business opportunities, educational assistance and teaching nursing at both the clinical and university level. “I am now able to be a wife, mother, sister, auntie and friend – and see and reflect the smiles and joy that come from others. I will do my best every day to wake up and thank the donors and their families for this precious gift.”