Saving Sight

Please join us in celebrating Erica Bootka-Spake's fourth anniversary! As a dedicated Donor Services Coordinator, Erica is responsible for talking with donor families and hospital staff, ensuring each donor's wish to become an eye donor is made a reality. She is one of the first caring voices that donor families hear, as she's there to answer any questions they may have. Her commitment to our mission and all the hard work she does goes a long way in helping change lives by saving sight! Thank you for all you do, Erica! #workanniversary

We had an amazing time at the Illinois State Fair, walking in the parade with Life Goes On Illinois, our mission partners, and a few donor families. It's always inspiring to see so many people come together to support eye, organ, and tissue donation. 💚💙 A big thank you to everyone who joined us; the energy and enthusiasm were truly contagious! Check out some highlights from the day—we can't wait for next year! #IllinoisStateFair #WeSaveSight #LifeGoesOn #OrganDonation #TissueDonation #DonateLife

Step into the shoes of a Digital Media Specialist and dive into a day filled with creativity, storytelling, and behind-the-scenes action. From telling the stories of recipients and donor families to crafting beautiful graphic designs, see how we bring our mission to life. Get an insider's look at the passion and energy that drives our work every day! #WeSaveSight #DayInTheLife #DonateLife

Please join us in celebrating Madeline Hildebrand's first anniversary! As a Cornea Laboratory Technician, Madeline meticulously evaluates and processes donor tissue, ensuring that each cornea is perfectly prepared for the recipient. Her dedication as a true steward of the gift of sight is evident in the care she provides to every cornea she processes. Thank you, Madeline, for all you do to change lives by saving sight! #workanniversary

August is National Minority Donor Awareness Month! This month, we come together to raise awareness and encourage eye, organ, and tissue donation in multicultural communities. Did you know that 60% of patients on the national transplant waiting list come from diverse backgrounds? Many of these communities face higher rates of conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease, which can lead to organ failure. Let's work together to create a positive culture of donation and save lives! #NMDAM2024 #WeSaveSight #DonateLife

Please join us in congratulating the most recent graduating class of our Emerging Leaders program! This 6-month development program is intended to help prepare future Saving Sight leaders in the principles of leadership, strategy, and relational impact. We look forward to their continued growth and success!

We are thrilled to introduce and welcome our four new board members to the Saving Sight Board of Directors! Join us in welcoming PCC Ron Campbell, VCC Tina Anderson, CC Sherl Horton, and Jonathan Smith. Each of these individuals brings a wealth of experience, passion, and dedication to our mission of changing lives by saving sight. We’re excited to have you on our team and look forward to the amazing work we will accomplish together. Read more about our new Board Members here: https://lnkd.in/eUPJS9q3

We are thrilled to announce the expansion of our Medical Director team at Saving Sight! On July 1, we welcomed Dr. Michelle Boyce and Dr. Chris Ketcherside, completing our team of five. Dr. Michelle Boyce and Dr. Martin de la Presa will serve as Associate Medical Directors, while Dr. Chris Ketcherside will join Dr. Gregg Berdy and Dr. Joseph Tauber as Medical Directors. Learn more about these talented professionals and the wealth of expertise and passion they bring to our mission of changing lives by saving sight: https://lnkd.in/gukfYwKc

Please join us as we celebrate Liz Dirienzo on her third anniversary with Saving Sight! As the Lead Recovery Technician in our Wichita, KS office, Liz plays a vital role in our mission by recovering donor tissue for surgical and research use. Since her start, Liz has recovered on 332 donor cases, showing extreme care and respect to the donors while bringing hope to those in need of sight restoration. Liz has quickly become a reliable teammate, not only in our Wichita office but throughout the Recovery department. Thank you for all you do in changing lives by saving sight! #workanniversary

Our Hospital Development Manager, Kelly Falwell, joined Team MoKan last week at the 2024 Transplant Games of America! We were proud to support and cheer on these athletes from Team MoKan, who showcased not only their remarkable talents but also the strength and resilience of the transplant community. Each participant's story of triumph and determination was truly inspiring. Swipe through to see some of the unforgettable moments we captured at the event! From the competitions to the heartwarming celebrations, these memories will stay with us forever.