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Iowa Donors Honored in 2020 Rose Parade
Motorcycle Enthusiast Gives the Gift of Sight
My husband Lee and I were very dedicated motorcycle riders; Lee lived for riding. He participated in many charity rides and benefits for every cause imaginable. He put his own ride together every year in honor of his grandson who has juvenile diabetes. This ride helped the family with the high costs of medication, doctor visits and transportation.
The Giving Tree Pays Tribute to UIHC's Donors and Their Families
The Giving Tree Reception and Ceremony was held the afternoon of December 5th, 2019 in the Atrium Lobby of UIHC. Paying tribute to UIHC’s organ, eye and tissue donors of 2018, families were gathered together in remembrance of their loved ones during this special season of giving. Several speakers provided testimonials and shared stories of heartbreak, inspiration and hope in honor
ILEB Recipient Rainbow Tree Lights Up University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital
The Recipient Rainbow Tree was created and decorated by the Family Services Program of Iowa Lions Eye Bank.
Genuine Spirit Gives Gift of Life to Others
Erica Mae Reed
(March 2, 1983 – November 4, 2018)
Two Iowa Football Fans are Grateful for Restored Vision
A mutual love of the University of Iowa Hawkeye football team isn't the only thing that Ian Lutz and Calvin "Cal" VanLoh have in common. They are also connected through the Iowa Lions Eye Bank, which provided the corneas for the recent transplant each received to help restore their sight.
Loving Father and Grandfather Gives Gift of Sight
Ocario Hernandez
(October 20,1955 - February 10, 2019)
Iowa Lions Transporter Gives Gift of Sight
Doug Kruse
(September 15, 1944 - February 11, 2019)
2019 Celebration of Hope & Renewal
Thank you to everyone who attended the Iowa Lions Eye Bank annual Celebration of Hope & Renewal on Thursday, May 23rd, held within the magnificent Iowa Lions Donor Memorial & Healing Garden, located directly across from the main entrance to University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics (UIHC). This
Passionate Sight Advocate Gives Gift of Research
Ruth Bickel
(September 12, 1920 - August 6, 2018)