Cornea Donation
Since 1960, Saving Sight has coordinated cornea donation and the distribution of corneas for transplant. Today, we operate in Missouri, Kansas, and central Illinois, and we distribute corneas to transplant surgeons in those states, the rest of the U.S., and around the world to help people receive the precious gift of sight.
Help us spread the message about eye, organ, and tissue donation in your community. If you haven’t yet, register your choice to donate online at Donate Life America or your local Department of Motor Vehicles office. And be sure to speak with your family about your decision.
Seeing the World Differently: Jeffery’s Legacy Lives On
For most of his life, Jeffery saw the world through one eye. When he was 7 years old, a firecracker exploded in his face. Doctors were able to save the eye itself, but they could not restore the vision in it. The injury would shape parts of Jeffery's life, requiring...
The Best Gift: Carol’s Story
For much of her life, Carol never gave much thought to her eyes. She raised four boys, built a long career in sales, and was just settling into the thought of retirement when the world in front of her began to change. What she didn't know yet was that her sight was...
When Every Minute Matters: An Urgent Request, Answered
At 5 p.m. on a Friday, Saving Sight received an urgent request from a physician partner. A patient had suffered a corneal perforation and needed emergency surgery the following morning. The surgeon had secured operating room access—but transplant tissue needed to...
Welcome VCC Kelly Rackovan to the Saving Sight Board of Directors
VCC Kelly RackovanMultiple District 26Saving Sight is pleased to welcome VCC Kelly Rackovan, representing Multiple District 26, to our Board of Directors. VCC Kelly brings a lifelong passion for service, leadership, and community engagement to Saving Sight. Through...
Investing in Vision Across Missouri: Celebrating the Impact of Saving Sight’s Charitable Grants in 2026
Each year, Saving Sight's Charitable Grants Program helps extend our mission by supporting organizations that improve access to vision care and strengthen eye health services throughout Missouri. Through the generosity of our supporters and the guidance of our Board...
A Lifetime of Service in Southeast Missouri: 2026 Lion Ambassador of the Year
Saving Sight is proud to name Lion Dr. Teri Page of the Poplar Bluff Lions Club as the 2026 Lion Ambassador of the Year. For nearly two decades, she has brought vision care to one of the most rural corners of Missouri. The award was presented at Saving Sight's board...
Keep an Eye on the Sky: Marko’s Story
On Father's Day, we celebrate the fathers who shape our lives through their love, guidance, and presence. For Marko's family, those qualities defined every aspect of who he was. "Marko was the calm to my chaos," his wife shared. "The yin to my yang. He offered...
More Than a Lifetime: Xander’s Story
Xander never met a stranger. According to his mom, Amber, he had a way of making people laugh no matter what kind of day they were having. A natural jokester from the time he was little, Xander filled every room with humor, energy, and stories that often left people...
Meet Our 2026 Lion Ambassador of the Year Nominees!
Each year, Saving Sight is honored to recognize Lions who go above and beyond in their dedication to service and to our shared mission: We change lives by saving sight. The 2026 Lion Ambassador of the Year nominees represent the very best of Lionism—individuals whose...
The Heart of Giving: Jeremy’s Story
Jeremy was the kind of person who made everyone feel welcome the moment they met him. He was friendly, warm, and a steady presence in the lives of those who knew him. With his big red beard, sky blue eyes, and even bigger smile, he had a way of drawing people in....