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In-person Donation Celebrations Return in July
Recent News May 18, 2022

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
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“I Just Lost My Loved One, Why Are You Calling So Soon?”
Recent News January 27, 2022

“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
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The Healing Power of Storytelling
Uncategorized July 16, 2021

The Healing Power of Storytelling

After losing a loved one, people often long for a feeling of connection – through photographs of their smiling face, the smell of their cologne, a song they loved to sing, or wrapping yourself in their favorite sweater. Another powerful,
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#BeLikeMakala: A Donation Champion’s Legacy Lives On
Recent News June 8, 2021

#BeLikeMakala: A Donation Champion’s Legacy Lives On

We are proud to announce that SightLife supporter and advocate, Makala Ashmar, has been posthumously named the winner of the EBAA's 2021 Crystal Cornea Award.
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Finding a “New Normal”
Recent News June 1, 2021

Finding a “New Normal”

Spring is the season of rebirth and new beginnings. For many of us, the longer days of sunlight and vivid colors of nature in bloom are welcome changes especially after such a challenging year. From plans cancelled to our ability
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We Know Healing Takes Time
Recent News March 18, 2021

We Know Healing Takes Time

One question many of our donor families ask is: “Can I talk with or meet my loved one’s recipient?” As donation has two sides, recipients also often ask SightLife if they can thank the family of their cornea donor for
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Providing a Light in the Darkness for Donor Families
Recent News March 5, 2021

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
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Inaugural Virtual Event Celebrates Renewed Hope and Healing
Recent News November 24, 2020

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
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Celebrating Our “Community of Compassion” During Eye Donation Month
Recent News November 2, 2020

Celebrating Our “Community of Compassion” During Eye Donation Month

SightLife will again celebrate Eye Donation Month in honor of our passionate community of partners who help empower hope and healing through the gift of sight.
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In-person Donation Celebrations Return in July

In-person Donation Celebrations Return in July

Recent News May 18, 2022
SightLife’s Groundbreaking Partnership with Novartis Will Expand Access to Eye Care in Ethiopia

SightLife’s Groundbreaking Partnership with Novartis Will Expand Access to Eye Care in Ethiopia

Recent News April 11, 2022
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Three Ways You Can Help in Honor of Donate Life Month

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