Every November, we join the Eye Bank Association of America (EBAA) and peer eye banks in celebrating Eye Donation Month—an initiative to raise awareness about the life-changing impact of cornea donation and transplantation and recognize all those who have given the gift of sight for transplantation or critically needed vision research.
EBAA eye banks like Eversight are nonprofit organizations that procure, evaluate and distribute corneas given by selfless donors and their families for use in life-changing corneal transplantation, research and education.
During this month, we pay special tribute to the gift of sight given by eye donors and their families and celebrate cornea transplant recipients living their fullest lives thanks to the generosity of donors. We also spend extra time during Eye Donation Month educating people in our community about eye donation and encouraging everyone to register as eye, organ and tissue donors.
Visit our table on the concourse during the game to learn more about Eversight, snag custom swag and enter for a chance to win an autographed Red Wings item.
Join our efforts this Eye Donation Month by experiencing an afternoon filled with fun and competition, all while celebrating the gift of sight.
A portion of each ticket purchase will go toward supporting Eversight and our work to restore sight and prevent blindness through the healing power of donation, transplantation and research.
We hope to see you at the arena spreading the word about the gift of sight!
Since 1961, EBAA eye banks have collectively restored sight for more than two million people worldwide. But the need for donation remains great as there are an estimated 12 million people suffering from corneal blindness worldwide.
You can make vision a reality by joining the donor registry in your community, supporting Eversight at the Red Wings or giving a financial contribution toward our mission.
