Advancing Sight Network News

Written in the Stars: Hope for Age-Related Macular Degeneration
A clear night and a sky full of stars. It’s something those with excellent vision might take for granted, something we all expect to be able to see as the sun sets each night. But for thousands of individuals struggling with vision loss, like Kym’s mom, Betty, that...

The Power of Yes: Clint’s Donor Hero Story
On June 7, 2008, Reecie and Justin’s world changed forever. Their son, Clint, tragically died at only 2 years old. “I had no idea how I was going to continue to breathe,” Reecie recalled. Unable to believe that her son was truly gone, Reecie received a call regarding...

Military Mom Remembers Son’s Last Act of Service: Kristin Beauchamp’s Story
Nothing could have prepared Kristin Beauchamp for April 26, 2021, the day her oldest son, Patrick Higgins, 24, died in a motorcycle accident. Patrick had served in the military, including deployments both in Romania and Somalia. When Patrick’s service in the military...

Laura’s Legacy for her Children: A Story of Selfless Service
Laura was a generous caregiver, both as a nurse and as a mother of two children. She lived her life selflessly serving others – which is why her choice to be an organ, eye and tissue donor came as no surprise to her children. That's just who she was. Laura's daughter,...

A New View of Life: Rachel’s Path to Restored Sight
With two active children and a career that keeps her traveling the southeast, Rachel McHann’s life had always overflowed with to-dos. She loved attending softball and basketball games and hitting the road for a busy week of work advocating for organ donation. She...

A Mother’s Journey to Restored Sight for Daughter
It’s never easy to be away from your children, especially when they’re embarking on a months-long mission trip on the other side of the world. Dana Murphy knew this, and she prepared herself for a tough goodbye before she dropped her daughter, Katie, off at the...

The Gift and Grief of Restored Sight: Heather Reed’s Story
As a nurse, Heather Reed sees the positive impact of organ, eye and tissue donation in the lives of her patients, but the tables were turned when she found herself in need of a corneal transplant. Early in her career, Heather contracted shingles in her eye, causing...
Nonprofit Eye Bank Expands Network to Serve Donation Community
Advancing Sight Network announced today that the nonprofit organization will partner with Southern Eye Bank in Metairie, LA. The partnership allows both eye banks a wider reach and expanded resources to serve their communities. “We are thrilled to partner with...

The Joy of Restored Vision: Kris Child’s Recipient Story
It’s not lost on Kris Childs that being the owner of an optical shop and suffering through vision loss is a nod to fate. In fact, the very same year Kris opened iiis Optical Shop, she contracted shingles, causing impaired vision and pain in her eyes. Kris was...

The Gift of New Beginnings: Jackie and Dave’s Donor Story
Dave Smith had an instinct for gift giving. He always knew just what to get someone to put a smile on their face or to let them know he was thinking of them. It’s no wonder that, even with his sudden passing at the age of 50, he was still able to change someone’s life...