VisionGift

VisionGift Everyone has a Fundamental Right to See.

The gift of sight is something that many people don‘t fully appreciate until they’re faced with the impacts of their own failing sight, or that of their loved ones. Fortunately, sightlessness due to cornea disease or dysfunction is something which can be repaired, and that’s where VisionGift comes in.

Back to school means it’s time for the first test of the year. But this one is for the whole family! How many of these d...
09/03/2026

Back to school means it’s time for the first test of the year. But this one is for the whole family! How many of these donation & transplant emojis do you actually know?

08/31/2026

It’s more than just a box. It’s restored sight. It’s a legacy. It’s a selfless gift. And it’s so much more.

VisionGift delivers donated tissue locally, across the United States, and to 56 countries worldwide - all part of our continuing mission to restore sight and improve lives.

It was a year ago today that donor families and donation advocates gathered at a Hillsboro Hops game to celebrate the li...
08/27/2026

It was a year ago today that donor families and donation advocates gathered at a Hillsboro Hops game to celebrate the lives saved through organ, eye and tissue donation. One of the most moving moments was when donor mom and VisionGift board member, Leslie Coefield threw out the first pitch in honor of her son, Brian. A new bench was also dedicated in Brian’s memory. a lasting reminder of the light he continues to shine more than three decades later.

You can see KGW-TV’s story here: https://youtu.be/Ce8fTqLtdcs?si=CSsGGZONlKY4L_mN

On this day in 1939, 'The Wizard of Oz' hit theaters - and the Tin Man reminded us just how important a heart can be. 💚💙...
08/25/2026

On this day in 1939, 'The Wizard of Oz' hit theaters - and the Tin Man reminded us just how important a heart can be. 💚💙

You don’t need a wizard to give someone a second chance. Register as an organ, eye and tissue donor today at www.RegisterMe.org

Teresa Rambaud was just 14 when she was diagnosed with . By age 20, she had lost her sight completely. Life became diff...
08/17/2026

Teresa Rambaud was just 14 when she was diagnosed with . By age 20, she had lost her sight completely. Life became difficult. She relied on family, teachers and classmates to help her through school and everyday life. Then, at ages 22 and 24, Teresa received two cornea transplants. After nearly four years of darkness, she could see again - faces, colors and the world around her.

Years later, Teresa’s vision began to fade once more. Now living in Oregon, she received two additional cornea transplants with tissue recovered by VisionGift. Those gifts allowed Teresa to see something especially precious again: her daughter’s dimpled face.

Teresa eventually had the opportunity to meet Simon, the father of one of her donors, Robert Esparza. For Teresa, finally being able to say “thank you” was another gift , and she hoped sharing what Robert’s donation had made possible would bring his family comfort, too.

Today, as a four-time cornea recipient, Teresa has a simple message: “Share your blessings.”

Four donors helped Teresa see the people and moments she loves most. Their generosity continues to be part of every beautiful thing she sees.

: Will the quality of medical treatment be affected if one is a known donor? : No. Strict laws protect potential donors...
08/14/2026

: Will the quality of medical treatment be affected if one is a known donor?

: No. Strict laws protect potential donors from any form of medical rationing or discrimination. The physician certifying a patient’s death is not involved with the eye procurement or with the transplant, and legal guidelines must be followed before death can be certified.

Don’t miss Beyond the Blur. an unforgettable night celebrating research, generosity and the gift of sight.Join VisionGif...
08/12/2026

Don’t miss Beyond the Blur. an unforgettable night celebrating research, generosity and the gift of sight.

Join VisionGift on September 17 at Hopscotch Portland to hear from researchers, donor families and others whose lives have been touched by vision research. After the program, explore Hopscotch’s immersive art experience.

Thursday, September 17, 2026, 6–8 p.m

Evening schedule:
6:00 — Reception, heavy appetizers and hosted bar
6:30 — Program
7:00 — Explore Hopscotch

Tickets are available now - reserve yours today:
https://VisionGiftHopscotchEvent2026.auctria.events

Can’t attend? You can still help drive the next breakthrough in vision research by making a gift through the event page. Together, we can advance sight for all humankind.

08/11/2026

In the latest episode of 5 Questions, we’re spotlighting Khoa D. Tran, PhD, VisionGift’s VP of Research & Development.

Since joining VisionGift in 2015, Khoa has co-authored 30 peer-reviewed manuscripts in corneal science and eye banking, been awarded two patents, secured more than $200,000 in research funding, and received the 2017 Troutman Cornea Prize for innovation in corneal science.

Press play to learn more about Khoa, his work and the research helping advance sight for all humankind.

For nearly 26 years, Alex experienced the world in ways that were uniquely his own. He lived with significant physical c...
08/06/2026

For nearly 26 years, Alex experienced the world in ways that were uniquely his own. He lived with significant physical challenges and depended on others for much of his care, but those limitations never defined the love, joy and connection he brought to his family.

Although Alex did not communicate through spoken words, his parents always knew what he was feeling. “Alex communicated every single day of his life with his eyes,” they recalled. Through a look, a smile or the expression on his face, Alex could make his happiness known, share a joke, and let the people closest to him understand exactly what he was trying to say.

His family made sure Alex was not simply cared for but included in every part of life. They introduced him to new experiences and built a life around what he could enjoy rather than dwelling on what he could not do. Music brought him happiness, and his smile had a way of drawing people toward him. Over the years, Alex also shaped the people around him. His brother grew up with a deeper appreciation for the abilities many people take for granted, while his parents learned lessons in patience, gratitude and unconditional love. As they often reflect, Alex made each of them a better person.

When Alex’s health declined, his family faced the decision no parent ever wants to make. During that devastating time, they were surprised to learn that cornea donation for research might still be possible. After all the challenges Alex’s body had endured, the thought that part of him could help another person felt extraordinary.

Today, Alex’s influence continues through the people who loved him and through those helped by his donation. The eyes he once used to communicate became part of a gift that could help someone else experience the world more fully.

Alex’s story is a reminder that a life does not need to look conventional to be filled with meaning and that even after death, the love someone gave can continue speaking.

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