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.
Our Sister, The Hero. Our sister, Mistie Griffith, had the most beautiful blue grey eyes. Those eyes watched her beloved pets play, her ... 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 was a loving, always laughing 17 year old who wanted to meet and talk to everyone he saw. He played tennis, taught himself guitar, ... “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 played youth football, was an avid outdoorsman and especially enjoyed fishing, hunting, skiing and anything on the water. Evan skied the ... Jamie Wilson was a beautiful, warm and compassionate 21 year old. Growing up on a Wisconsin farm, she loved animals, hunting and bluegrass music. ... 
