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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 logo

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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Various ways to plan your giving

Planning ahead: Tax-smart strategies for charitable giving

Each year, reviewing your finances offers a natural opportunity to reflect—not just on income and expenses, but on how charitable giving …
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Restored sight, regained independence

On behalf of the Eversight Board of Directors, I am deeply proud of our accomplishments in restoring sight and preventing blindness. Each …
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2025 impact numbers

Reflecting on 2025

As I reflect on 2025, I am filled with deep gratitude and pride for what we accomplished together. This past year was marked by …
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Bates family with Dr. Rubenstein and his wife Peggy

The doctor who became family: A parents' story of sight, reflection and gratitude

There are moments in parenthood when instinct takes over. When you know something isn’t right, even if you can’t yet explain it. For Ken …
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Eversight Donation Support Center training

Investing in frontline employees

Every meaningful act of donation begins with a conversation. At Eversight, those conversations are led by Donation Support Center (DSC) …
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