“Any time you can tell somebody how peoples’ lives are changed by the gift of a cornea, I hope they listen to you and take it seriously, because it’s truly amazing. It is life changing… I get up every morning and I look out the window and it is absolutely a beautiful thing to be able to see. To me, it’s a miracle.” ~ Joe, Cornea Recipient
Make a Financial Contribution
Your contribution will go towards making cornea transplants possible as well as advancing the safety and efficacy of cornea transplantation for people around the world.
You can give quickly and easily online or you can mail a check to:
VisionGift
2201 SE 11th Avenue
Portland, OR 97214-5303
We welcome and honor memorial donations made in honor of a loved one.
We gratefully accept planned gifts and donations made via donor-advised funds. Learn more about making a gift in your estate plan here or contact Chris Stoeger by email at Chris@visiongift.org or by phone at 503.808.7002.
Include VisionGift in your estate plan
We gratefully accept planned gifts and donations made via donor-advised funds. Learn more about making a gift in your estate plan here or contact Chris Stoeger by email at Chris@visiongift.org or by phone at 503.808.7002.
If you believe everyone has the fundamental right to see, consider including VisionGift in your will or estate plan. Giving via your estate can be as simple as including bequest language like this in your will:
I give, devise, and bequeath to VisionGift, ___ percent of my estate or the sum of $___ (or stocks, bonds, property, or other assets) to support the organization’s mission.
You can also support our work by giving via your insurance policies or IRA. You can make VisionGift a beneficiary (or partial beneficiary) of your IRA or an insurance policy by contacting your insurance or IRA administrator. They will need our tax identification number, which is 26-3035522.
You can also donate directly from your retirement account’s required minimum distributions. Learn more about this tax beneficial way to give here.
If you’d like to discuss other planned giving options, please contact Chris Stoeger by email at Chris@visiongift.org or by phone at 503.808.7002.
Share Your Story
From loss can come hope. Sharing stories are an inspirational way to honor any donor. That’s why we encourage donor families and cornea recipients to share how eye donation has touched their lives. For more information about how to share your story, please call us at (503) 808-7070.
Register to Become a Donor
Did you know that registering to become an organ and tissue donor can save the lives of eight people and enhance the lives of up to fifty more? When you consider this fact, the gift of donation becomes even more profound. To register to become a donor, visit https://registerme.org/ or register when you renew your license at the DMV. One decision you make now could change the lives of many.
Volunteer
You can support VisionGift by donating your talents. We’re specifically seeking pro bono assistance from architects, lawyers, accountants, web designers, and fundraisers.
Spread the Word
Talk to your friends and family about your decision to become an organ, eye and tissue donor and encourage them to sign up at www.donatelifenw.org or the next time they renew their driver’s license.
