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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.

Cynthia Osinski
My name is Lisa…I’m the one that loves Cindy with all my heart and soul. I’m her big sister. Cindy has been in heaven since July 2019. Though ...
Paul Francar
Paul was, above all, kind. He tended to others’ needs first. He had compassion and made it his life’s work to care for those who had less or ...
Annette Wick
Annette was born in September of 1992. She was the second of our 4 children. Soon after birth, it became obvious that we were given the gift of a ...
Ednan Ortiz
My name is Victoria, and my sister’s name is Alex. Our dad, the donor, is Ednan. Our dad was always giving all of himself in everything he did in ...