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2023 Gift of Sight Masquerade
May 15, 2023
We are excited to announce that Eversight’s 25th annual 2023 Gift of Sight Masquerade: Silver Spectacle will take place Friday, October 13 at the spectacular Peninsula Chicago. All funds raised from this event go directly toward helping the thousands of individuals in need of... read more
We are excited to announce that Eversight’s 25th annual 2023 Gift of Sight Masquerade: Silver... read more
Night for Sight
Apr 25, 2023
5:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday, July 22, 2023 Epiphany Farms Estate, 23676 E. 800 North Rd., Downs, IL Cocktails  |  seated dinner  |  silent auction  |  raffle 50/50  |  wine pull  |  “fund a need”  |  prizesRSVP by July 14 for this magical evening at the beautiful Epiphany Farms Estate... read more
5:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday, July 22, 2023 Epiphany Farms Estate, 23676 E. 800 North Rd., Downs,... read more
The impact and evolution of eye donation
Apr 19, 2023
Editor’s note: Eversight asked why people chose to join the donor registry, and this is one registered donor’s story. You can tell us why you joined, too, or consider joining the registry if you haven’t.  Working in the field of ophthalmology for over 40 years, Carol... read more
Editor’s note: Eversight asked why people chose to join the donor registry, and this is one... read more
Eversight supports UN call to create a Special Envoy on Vision
Apr 7, 2023
The International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) has organized a letter to the United Nations (UN) signed by the leaders of over 150 global eye health organizations supporting the creation of a Special Envoy on Vision, a senior UN official appointed to address global eye... read more
The International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) has organized a letter to the... read more
Benson, partners celebrate National Donate Life Month
Apr 4, 2023
This announcement originally appeared as a news bulletin from the Michigan Department of State. For media inquiries and other press requests for Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson or the Michigan Department of State, please contact Michigan Secretary of State Deputy Chief of Communications Angela... read more
This announcement originally appeared as a news bulletin from the Michigan Department of... read more
Team Eversight is back in New Jersey for a 5K run/walk this summer!
Mar 16, 2023
We invite you to join Team Eversight at one of the most beloved events honoring New Jersey’s eye, organ and tissue donation and transplantation community – NJ Sharing Network’s Celebration of Life 5K! Register for the Ocean Grove 5KSaturday, May 20 | 7:30 a.m. event begins | 8:30 a.m. race |... read more
We invite you to join Team Eversight at one of the most beloved events honoring New Jersey’s eye,... read more
2023 Golf for Good! The Eversight Vision Classic
Mar 10, 2023
Register by 5 p.m. ET Friday, May 5 to receive your welcome package including instructions, scorecard, golf ball sleeve and exclusive Eversight golf gear. Registration is $50 donation per golfer to benefit eye donation, cornea transplantation and vision research. Golf anywhere, anytime between... read more
Register by 5 p.m. ET Friday, May 5 to receive your welcome package including instructions,... read more
Song of the Year Grammy winner sheds light on life-changing donation
Feb 13, 2023
Bonnie Raitt—an American blues singer, guitarist and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer—won Song of the Year at the 65th Grammy Awards for her song, “Just Like That.” The song was inspired by her friend and fellow musician, John Prine, who died in 2020 following a battle with COVID-19. At... read more
Bonnie Raitt—an American blues singer, guitarist and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer—won Song... read more
What you need to know about glaucoma, the “sneak thief of sight”
Jan 24, 2023
January is Glaucoma Awareness Month, an observance that aims to spread awareness about the sight-stealing disease. Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that can cause vision loss and blindness by damaging the optic nerve in the back of your eye.  Glaucoma is a leading cause of vision... read more
January is Glaucoma Awareness Month, an observance that aims to spread awareness about the... read more
December is Safe Toys and Gifts Month
Dec 1, 2022
December is Safe Toys and Gifts Month, an observance that was started by the nonprofit organization, Prevent Blindness, to encourage age- and ability-appropriate gift-giving during the holiday season, especially for children under age three.  Too often, accidents involving children and toys... read more
December is Safe Toys and Gifts Month, an observance that was started by the nonprofit... read more