News & Stories

Jan Phillips is giving back
Sep 13, 2018
When Jan Phillips lost her sight, she thought to herself, “What am I missing the most? What would I do if I could see again?” As a teenager, Jan was diagnosed with keratoconus, an eye disease in which the cornea bulges outward and distorts vision. If the disease progresses, vision loss... read more
When Jan Phillips lost her sight, she thought to herself, “What am I missing the most? What... read more
Everyone has a story
Aug 30, 2018
Dr. Wajid Ali Khan hears all the heart-wrenching stories. A son wants to donate one of his corneas so his father can see again. A distraught mother doesn’t know how she will care for her children if she can’t see. A husband is the lone bread-winner of the family, but his job is in... read more
Dr. Wajid Ali Khan hears all the heart-wrenching stories. A son wants to donate one of his... read more
Leading change
Aug 30, 2018
Global Development leaders Collin Ross and Erik Hellier were honored this summer in Pakistan where Eversight is developing an eye banking system to serve an estimated 250,000 corneal blind patients. Ross and Hellier each received International Invited Speaker Awards, and Ross, Vice President... read more
Global Development leaders Collin Ross and Erik Hellier were honored this summer in Pakistan... read more
8th annual Sighting in on Vision sporting clay shoot
Aug 25, 2018
Sporting clay shoot Grand Blanc Huntsman’s Club Saturday, August 25, 2018 11 a.m.—3:30 p.m. Enjoy an unforgettable day of sporting clay shooting, food, beverages and awards in Grand Blanc, Mich. Sign up as an individual or join as a team, and don’t forget to take advantage of the... read more
Sporting clay shoot Grand Blanc Huntsman’s Club Saturday, August 25, 2018 11 a.m.—3:30... read more
Bowling for Brighter Tomorrows
Aug 11, 2018
New date and locationAugust 11, 2018 6:30 p.m. Cost: $30 per bowler, $15 dinner onlyWoodland Lanes 33775 Plymouth Rd, Livonia, MI 48150Whether you’ve got a mean hook, are looking to avoid gutter balls or just love great company, join Eversight and help us restore sight and prevent blindness at... read more
New date and locationAugust 11, 2018 6:30 p.m. Cost: $30 per bowler, $15 dinner onlyWoodland Lanes... read more
‘Eversight is committed to supporting research that may potentially lead to innovative therapies and treatments’
Aug 7, 2018
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Eversight has awarded five grants totaling $95,000 through its Center for Eye and Vision Research. The awards were determined by an independent review panel composed of distinguished scientists, ophthalmologists and health services researchers, who selected projects that... read more
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Eversight has awarded five grants totaling $95,000 through its Center for Eye... read more
Donate Life Transplant Games 2018
Aug 5, 2018
The transplantation and donation community are gearing up for the Biennial Transplant Games of America! This year’s games are Aug. 2-7 in Salt Lake City, Utah, and registration is open. Visit transplantgamesofamerica.org and find your state team for more... read more
The transplantation and donation community are gearing up for the Biennial Transplant Games of... read more
20th Annual Gift of Sight Gala, The Peninsula Chicago
Jun 28, 2018
June 28, 2018 6–10 p.m.
 The Peninsula Chicago 108 E. Superior, Chicago, IL, 60611 Co-Chairs: Candace Jordan and Michael Caputo 
2018 Visionary: Marco A. Foster 2018 Gift of Sight Honoree: Elmer Y. Tu, M.D. Tickets: Online ticket sales for the 20th Annual Gift of Sight Gala are now... read more
June 28, 2018 6–10 p.m.
 The Peninsula Chicago 108 E. Superior, Chicago, IL,... read more
Sweatwork for Sight
Jun 16, 2018
Host: Eversight Auxiliary Board in partnership with Equinox and RentgrataSaturday, June 1611:45 a.m.–1 p.m.Cost: $35Equinox Lincoln Park1750 N Clark StChicago, IL 60614Join the Eversight Auxiliary Board for a Saturday morning Vinyasa Yoga session to "Sweat for Sight!" Registration includes yoga... read more
Host: Eversight Auxiliary Board in partnership with Equinox and RentgrataSaturday, June 1611:45... read more
Colton’s story
Apr 24, 2018
In the middle of a hot Michigan summer, Colton Thompson and his brothers set off for the pond on the family’s property. Colton’s brother had saved up money for a shiny new fishing lure, and it was time to test it out. Along the water’s edge Colton knelt down to tie his shoe, just as... read more
In the middle of a hot Michigan summer, Colton Thompson and his brothers set off for the pond... read more