A Young Woman’s Legacy Lives On
Dyamond Abrantes was a remarkable young woman – bright, sparkling, and strong – just as her name suggests. Her love for her family and friends was undeniable and she made it known daily through thoughtful gestures and affection.
Donation Celebrates Brief but Magical Life
Isla Cameron was a bright, imaginative, and beautiful girl who only lived 10 years, but with enough spirit and joy to fill 10 lifetimes. Her family's decision to donate her corneas restored sight for two different people, and offered her family
In-person Donation Celebrations Return in July
In 2022, SightLife and LifeCenter Northwest are honored and delighted to resume our tradition of hosting in-person Donation Celebrations across our shared regions. We look forward to bringing our families, transplant recipients, staff, and community partners together to celebrate all
Three Ways You Can Help in Honor of Donate Life Month
Every April, SightLife and our donation partners celebrate Donate Life Month (DLM) – an annual awareness-building event led by Donate Life America to celebrate those who have received transplants, recognize those who continue to wait, honor donors and donor families,
“I Just Lost My Loved One, Why Are You Calling So Soon?”
Leveraging 50 years of experience in eye banking, SightLife has developed a compassionate and respectful approach for donor family conversations that centers their needs by first acknowledging their grief. Even so, when someone receives a call from SightLife, they are often in the raw
A Year of Possibility
As we embark on a new year, I’m filled with optimism for the possibilities that lie ahead. The possibilities that vision brings to those living in darkness. The possibility of finding hope and healing amidst loss. The possibility of reaching
Providing a Light in the Darkness for Donor Families
At SightLife, we deeply value our donor families. Their support makes our critical, sight-restoring work possible. That’s why our commitment to donor families does not end after our initial donation conversation. Instead, it extends upwards of 24 months, or sometimes
A Community of Compassion: Honoring Our Funeral Homes Heroes in Eye Donation
SightLife’s work to advance the gift of sight with purpose and integrity would not be possible without funeral homes and their dedication to ensuring a timely and smooth donation process for donor families. This Eye Donation Month, amid a pandemic
Inaugural Virtual Event Celebrates Renewed Hope and Healing
SightLife hosted our first Community of Compassion Live Virtual Event during Eye Donation Month – helping to create space for connection and celebration in honor of SightLife’s donor families and the legacy of their loved ones, who gave selflessly so