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The early bird gets the first big prize for WyoGives Day, July 16!
By Jenn Venerable - June 30, 2025
The early bird could earn $500 for the Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Bank.
This year for WyoGives Day 2025, the Wyoming Nonprofit Network is giving participating non-profit organizations the opportunity to win prizes throughout the day of giving.
From the first gift at or after 12am on July 16, to contributions made at 3:07am and 3:07pm (three organizations will receive $307 each), there are more incentives than ever to contribute to your favorite Wyoming nonprofit on WyoGives Day.
What is WyoGives Day?
WyoGives is an annual statewide, 24-hour online fundraising event in Wyoming, organized by the Wyoming Nonprofit Network. It aims to raise money and awareness for Wyoming's nonprofit organizations.
The purpose of WyoGives is to designate one day for the community to come together and support the vital work of nonprofits across Wyoming. Those wishing to make a financial contribution can visit the WyoGives website to find and donate to participating organizations, like Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Bank. Some contributions may be boosted by matching grants from organizations like the Hughes Charitable Foundation or other partners. Since inception, the event has raised over $14 million for Wyoming nonprofits, and encourages people to not only donate but also to spread awareness, engage with nonprofits on social media, and participate in related events.
Do you have to live or be in Wyoming to participate on this day?
Absolutely not!
Whether you are from Wyoming, Colorado, or anywhere across the world, you can give on WyoGives Day to any participating nonprofit. In previous years, the Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Bank (RMLEB) has received many generous contributions, and as a result, our organization has qualified to also receive funds from the Hughes Charitable Trust incentive pool. In fact, last year’s contributions more than doubled those we received in 2023 (even before the incentive pool funds) – imagine how many eye donor’s wishes could be fulfilled and sight-restorative transplants could occur if the giving amount doubled again this year?
Whether you are a night owl and ready to press Submit at midnight, or an early riser at 3:07am, we hope you take a look at the prize pool opportunities and time your online contribution accordingly. Perhaps you have an afternoon walk around 3pm (or an afternoon snack, we don’t judge!) – and at 3:07pm, you are ready to lock in your WyoGives Day contribution.
Learn more about the WyoGives Day prizes and the incredible impact your dollars can have on the Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Bank.
What does your contribution on WyoGives Day do for the Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Bank?
When you contribute to RMLEB, where does the money go?
Great question!
Making a difference beyond July 16th
After you make your financial contribution, please do your family a favor and let them know of your decision to be an eye tissue donor. Many people are familiar with organ donation, but not everyone knows about eye donation. Your conversation will let your loved ones know your wishes – which is one less thing they would need to worry about when that time comes.
To read a touching story about a family who had the conversation about signing up to be an eye, organ, and tissue donor, check out our blog from National Donor Day.
And if you do not have the heart on your driver license or state ID, it’s not too late to register your donation decision by visiting corneas.org/be-a-donor.
Go Back This year for WyoGives Day 2025, the Wyoming Nonprofit Network is giving participating non-profit organizations the opportunity to win prizes throughout the day of giving.
From the first gift at or after 12am on July 16, to contributions made at 3:07am and 3:07pm (three organizations will receive $307 each), there are more incentives than ever to contribute to your favorite Wyoming nonprofit on WyoGives Day.
What is WyoGives Day?
WyoGives is an annual statewide, 24-hour online fundraising event in Wyoming, organized by the Wyoming Nonprofit Network. It aims to raise money and awareness for Wyoming's nonprofit organizations.
The purpose of WyoGives is to designate one day for the community to come together and support the vital work of nonprofits across Wyoming. Those wishing to make a financial contribution can visit the WyoGives website to find and donate to participating organizations, like Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Bank. Some contributions may be boosted by matching grants from organizations like the Hughes Charitable Foundation or other partners. Since inception, the event has raised over $14 million for Wyoming nonprofits, and encourages people to not only donate but also to spread awareness, engage with nonprofits on social media, and participate in related events.
Do you have to live or be in Wyoming to participate on this day?
Absolutely not!
Whether you are from Wyoming, Colorado, or anywhere across the world, you can give on WyoGives Day to any participating nonprofit. In previous years, the Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Bank (RMLEB) has received many generous contributions, and as a result, our organization has qualified to also receive funds from the Hughes Charitable Trust incentive pool. In fact, last year’s contributions more than doubled those we received in 2023 (even before the incentive pool funds) – imagine how many eye donor’s wishes could be fulfilled and sight-restorative transplants could occur if the giving amount doubled again this year?
Whether you are a night owl and ready to press Submit at midnight, or an early riser at 3:07am, we hope you take a look at the prize pool opportunities and time your online contribution accordingly. Perhaps you have an afternoon walk around 3pm (or an afternoon snack, we don’t judge!) – and at 3:07pm, you are ready to lock in your WyoGives Day contribution.
Learn more about the WyoGives Day prizes and the incredible impact your dollars can have on the Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Bank.
What does your contribution on WyoGives Day do for the Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Bank?
When you contribute to RMLEB, where does the money go?
Great question!
- $50 contribution covers the cost of preservation fluid for one recovered cornea tissue.
- $100 contribution buys a one-time use surgical kit for one eye donor.
- $200 contribution covers the cost of FDA required blood testing to ensure safety for transplant recipients.
- $300 contribution covers the cost of shipping eye tissue to surgery centers worldwide.
Making a difference beyond July 16th
After you make your financial contribution, please do your family a favor and let them know of your decision to be an eye tissue donor. Many people are familiar with organ donation, but not everyone knows about eye donation. Your conversation will let your loved ones know your wishes – which is one less thing they would need to worry about when that time comes.
To read a touching story about a family who had the conversation about signing up to be an eye, organ, and tissue donor, check out our blog from National Donor Day.
And if you do not have the heart on your driver license or state ID, it’s not too late to register your donation decision by visiting corneas.org/be-a-donor.