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
“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
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,
#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.
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
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
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