09/15/2026
Prosthetic eyes are one of a kind!
Sam was diagnosed with Coats disease when he was just four years old. For most of his life, he has lived with the uncertainty that comes with this rare eye disease.
Together with an incredible team of specialists, Sam has endured surgeries, procedures, and countless appointments in an effort to save his eye. Unfortunately Sam’s eye could not be saved.
After surgery comes healing, follow-up care in Massachusetts, and eventually the process of being fitted for his prosthetic eye.
Sam works a physically demanding job as a boat builder. His work involves sanding, lifting, bending, and wearing a respirator—work that does not lend itself easily to recovering from this kind of surgery.
Let’s help Sam and his wife Amanda with financial aid and support for his life with a vision impairment. No family should choose healing or survival. Donate directly today to Amanda’s Venmo. Any art sales this September on artforeyes.org/shop will go towards Sam’s recovery.
Thank you for showing up to support families like Lyla and beyond. See you out there soon. 👀🎗️✨🎨