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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.

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 ...
Ryan Gellings
Ryan, 21, passed away on January 13, 2017, as the result of a traffic accident. Ryan was born in July 1995. After his birth, while driving home from ...
Tyler Hobach
Tyler Holbach was a helpful 20-year-old with a great sense of humor. He loved playing video games and watching the local evening news. Tyler was an ...
Michael Paul Helm
Son, Brother, Father, Friend, Artist, Creator, Teacher, Preacher, Counselor, Sinner, Survivor, Fighter, Faith-Filled Believer and the most wonderful, ...
Tim Touchett
Timothy Touchett was born to be a hero, enlisting in the Wisconsin National Guard at the age of 17 and affecting countless lives throughout his ...