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Sharing Stories of Hope

Organ, eye, and tissue donation saves and heals thousands of lives each year. Our Stories of Hope help tell the stories of everyday people whose lives have been forever changed by eye donation and transplantation. Below are stories from recipients and families who have been touched by eye donation.

Dillon Mueller
Dillon was only 16 years old when he made the decision to become an organ donor. “We didn’t know he registered,” said his mother, Angel. Dillon ...
Chris Persinger
Chris Persinger was a loving, always laughing 17 year old who wanted to meet and talk to everyone he saw. He played tennis, taught himself guitar, ...
Sue Hoff
“My Mom, Sue Hoff, was many things to many people…a teacher, a counselor, a caretaker, a cheerleader, a prayer warrior; but most of all, a best ...
Evan Hauk
Evan Hauk played youth football, was an avid outdoorsman and especially enjoyed fishing, hunting, skiing and anything on the water. Evan skied the ...
Jamie Wilson
Jamie Wilson was a beautiful, warm and compassionate 21 year old. Growing up on a Wisconsin farm, she loved animals, hunting and bluegrass music. ...
Laurie Kujawa
Laurie was a genuine, open, and passionately caring person. From the age of two she taught me things – like putting her hands on both sides of my ...