As Johnny Nash said, I Can See Clearly Now, eye tissue transplant recipients, donor families and champions of eye donation are changed by their connections to the cause. In November, we celebrate the transformative power of eye tissue donation and transplantation!
Eye Donation Month is observed every November across the United States in partnership with the Eye Bank Association of America. In Colorado and Wyoming, the staff at the Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Bank is celebrating region-wide sharing the purpose of Eye Donation Month, which is to:
Raise Awareness about cornea donation and transplantation
Honor the gift of sight given by selfless donors and their families
Celebrate cornea transplant recipients living their fullest lives thanks to the generosity of cornea donors
Educate about eye donation and encourage individuals to register as eye donors
Celebrate With Us!
Printed Materials
Print and download materials to display at home or work to remind others of the importance of eye, organ and tissue donation. Everyone can enjoy these fun and bright materials!
Print the handout with facts, data and FAQs. Learn how you can help. This resource is a great tool for presentations or local community talks. Have coffee with friends and tell them about your donation decision and share how donation impacts your community with these facts. Did you know that just one cornea donor can restore sight in two others?
Share these graphics on your social media pages as a way to start the donation conversation with your loved ones. Talking about your donation decision with your friends and family is important. And remember to be thankful for restored sight this November!
*Information and resources made available in conjunction with the Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Bank, Eye Bank Association of America and Donate Life America.