Since 1960, more than 23,000 people have received the Gift of Sight from Minnesota Lions Eye Bank eye and cornea donors. Countless others have benefited from eyes donated for research and education.
Every donation is a priceless gift.
New Minnesota donation legislation has been passed. More information can be found here.
A.J. Cornea donor.
Student, musician, beloved son, brother, and fiance, AJ was diagnosed with alveolar soft part sarcoma, a rare cancer at age 24. Despite a tremendous fight, he passed away a year later. AJ's cornea donations gave a cornea transplant patient new hope and furthered knowledge of eye diseases through research.
Brian Cornea recipient.
Brian struggled with keratoconus (a degenerative eye disease) for more than 10 years. Cornea transplants in both eyes restored Brian's sight to 20/20 when wearing contacts. He was able to continue his work in engineering and sales and once again pursue his hobbies of golf and motorcycle riding.