After I received my cornea transplant I realized no other gift imaginable could ever compare to this! I truly believe there is no greater gift than the gift of sight or life. It amazes me to this day that my donor’s family could be so selfless and giving during such a difficult time.

I am thankful everyday for the new things I am able to do and everything I have learned from this experience. I quit playing sports in high school because my peripheral vision was minimal and I was afraid an accident might cause me to lose vision in my good eye.

I used to get headaches very often because my eyes tired out easily from trying to overcompensate. Each time I drove a car, I was afraid I was putting myself or others in danger. Now that I don’t struggle with blindness my life has completely changed.