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Volleyball Star Returns to the Court Thanks to Her Eye Donor
The need for a corneal transplant can occur at any age, for a number of reasons. For Kelsie of Kansas it happened in the prime of her young life – just as she was entering her teen years.

Teens Compassion Carries On
Throughout his short life, Jake of Chatham, Ill. was known for his sense of humor and his unwavering loyalty to his friends. According to his mother, Barbara, Jake was always the first person to jump in whenever anyone needed help.

Fish Have Someone to Fear After Recipient Regains His Sight
Tying a fly for fly fishing can be difficult for someone even with 20/20 vision. But for an individual suffering from a blinding eye condition, the challenge can be downright impossible, stealing away the joy of a sport he once loved.

A Dream to Help Others Lives On
Dorian of Kansas City was known for his big smile and bigger heart. As a recent high school graduate, Dorian was planning on becoming an EMT so that he could help others. “Dorian liked to help people,” said his mother, Wendy. “I think he also liked the thought that the job would be exciting and there would be an adrenalin rush from it.”

Transplant Allows Artist to See Nature's Bright Colors
When Nancy learned that her sister had a hereditary corneal disease called Fuch’s dystrophy, she asked her eye doctor to check for symptoms of the disease in her own eyes. Nancy learned that she also had the disease, and that in time...

Eye Donors Gift Inspires a Familys Pledge

Since 1960, more than 33,000 cornea recipients have escaped a world of blindness thanks to the generosity of their eye donors, the dedication of our partners in donation and the work of Heartland Lions Eye Banks.

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Join the New Kansas First-Person Consent Donor Registry!

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KU and MU Fans Join the Donate Life Border Showdown!

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