Crickett Lived Life to the Fullest and Her Legacy of Restored Sight Honors Her Memory

A local Yoder resident and donor mother, Becky Volmer, recently shared her daughter Crickett's story as part of the Circle of Light Photo Project exhibit. The Circle of Light Photo Project is a collection of photographs taken by people whose sight was restored through cornea transplants. The project educates the public about the impact eye tissue donation has on the lives of those in our communities. Cornea transplant recipients show the world the things they can now see by participating in this important project. The exhibit is currently on display at Eastern Wyoming College from March 3rd through March 31, 2025. For a list of current exhibit locations, please visit Corneas.org/COLPP-Exhibits. 

Becky shared the story of her joyful daughter Crickett, who, while attending the University of Wyoming’s Pharmacy School, fell ill and found herself in the hospital. Shortly after surgery, Crickett suffered complications, and she passed. As a registered eye, organ, and tissue donor, Crickett decided to help others. Becky’s touching presentation of Crickett’s powerful story and how her selfless decision to give led to a legacy of restored sight for another. Crickett lived life to the fullest, and her legacy of selfless giving and restoring sight for a stranger honors her memory. 

The Torrington Telegram wrote a beautifully touching article detailing Becky's heartfelt sharing of Crickett's story. Enjoy their article titled "The gift of sight."

Image from Torrington Telegram "The gift of sight" article by Jess Oaks