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ILEB Student Researcher Spreads Joy and Education to Pediatric Patients
Iowa Lions Eye Bank is proud to have Kenten Kingsbury on our research team as part of a 12-week summer research fellowship with Dr. Mark Greiner, ILEB Medical Director, as his mentor. Kingsbury has completed his first year of medical school at the University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine.
Gifted Student Gives Gift of Sight
Amanda Wilken was a vibrant, driven, and brilliant student with a great sense of humor and lots of friends. Amanda grew up and attended school in Norwalk, Iowa, and graduated with honors in 2013.
Iowa Artist Receives Gift of Sight
Sherry M. Erpelding is a bilateral cornea recipient who has been watercolor painting since her early high school years. Originally from Waterloo, IA, she and her husband of 52 years currently reside in the small central Iowa community of Baxter.
ILEB COVID-19 Response
Iowa Lions Eye Bank COVID-19 Response:
ILEB 2019 Impact Map
936 Iowans donated their eyes or corneas to Iowa Lions Eye Bank in 2019, resulting in 748 cornea transplants in 20 states along with Egypt and Swaziland. Donated tissues was also used from many donors to continue our research efforts to 'Perfect the Transplant and Prevent the Transplant.'
Dedicated Organist Gives Gift of Research
Irene E. Saur-Jones
November 26, 1918 - February 24, 2018
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.