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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...

During Eye Donation Month each November, we seek to: Raise awareness about the importance of cornea donation. Honor the gift of sight given by generous donors and their families. Celebrate the restored sight of cornea recipients. Educate and encourage individuals to...

Advancing Sight Network is proud to announce a Four-Star Rating from Charity Navigator, an organization dedicated to empowering donors to make informed decisions with their charitable dollars. We Have Eye-Opening News to Share! Advancing Sight Network is proud to...

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...

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 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,...

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...

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...

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...