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Deb and Dave Whiting

The gift that brought back the stars

Imagine driving to meet friends for dinner. It’s dark, it’s raining, and the roads are unfamiliar. Road signs blur in front of you, and no …
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Eversight Unite celebrates the people behind the mission

In July 2026, Eversight hosted its second Eversight Unite, an all-staff gathering celebrating every team member and their extraordinary …
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Graphic saying August is National Make-A-Will Month

Thinking about your will and legacy

Most of us know we should have a will—but it’s one of those tasks that often stays on the “someday” list. Not because it isn’t important, …
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Heather and Dr. Kiage

From Kenya to communities worldwide: Building partnerships to restore sight

Every cornea transplant tells a story—not only of a generous donor and a patient whose sight is restored, but also of the partnerships that …
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Grant supports Eversight’s mission in northeast Ohio

The Kennedy Family Fund, Roberta M. Hannay Charitable Fund, and Ralph E. and Esther K. Meacham Memorial Fund, component funds of the …
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Jan and Lorene Wilson

Living the full cycle of sight

At 97 years old, Lorene Wilson still walks a mile every day. She exercises twice a week, volunteers at her local museum, enjoys game nights …
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Ebony Johnson and LaTrese Tillman-Zryd

Honoring donors and restoring sight through relationships

Long before she facilitated webinars, supported surgeon training across the country or spoke with recipients, Ebony Johnson spent overnight …
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Planting the seed for sight: A tax-smart way to give through your IRA

Spring often brings a sense of renewal. Longer days and new growth invite reflection—what are we planting now that will make a difference …
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Greater Toledo Community Foundation grant honors donors’ legacies and changes lives through the gift of sight

Eversight has been awarded a $15,000 grant to support corneal donation and transplantation in Monroe County, Michigan—helping local …
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Michael O'Keefe presenting at Ross School of Business

A leader who helped shape Eversight’s culture

Early in his career, long before he held executive titles or led organizational transformation, Michael O’Keefe stood outside a hospital …
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