Hannah Loy was in a car accident December 5, 2010. She did not survive.
Hannah was only seventeen years old. Her parents made the decision to honor their daughter’s wish to become an eye and organ donor.
It is through the selfless act of a teenager and the courage of her parents that Hannah was able to provide sight to two people suffering from corneal blindness.
Hannah Loy was in a car accident December 5, 2010, she did not survive.
Hannah was only seventeen years old. Her parents made the decision to honor their daughter’s wish to become an eye and organ donor.
It is through the selfless act of a teenager and the courage of her parents that Hannah was able to provide sight to two people suffering from corneal blindness.
With this in mind, we are very proud to honor Hannah and her parents for Eye Donation Month, March 2013.
With passion and compassion we strive to give a voice…one that carries a message, that even in death, lives are made greater.
Thank you Hannah…
DONATION FACTS
56% of visually impaired working age individuals are not able to work. The cost of lifetime
support for one blind person is $916,000.
Cornea transplants have a 95% success rate.
Cornea transplants help some recipients return to work and/or improve their employment opportunities.
The recipient’s quality of life improves with family, friends and community.
MEDICAL ILLNESS
Myth: I have a history of medical illness. You would not want my eyes, organs or tissue.
Fact: At the time of death, the appropriate medical professionals will review your medical and social
histories to determine whether or not you can be a donor. With recent advances in corneal
transplantation, many more people than ever before can be donors. Register to donate and
tell your family your wishes.
RELIGION
Myth: My religion does not support donation.
Fact: Most major religions in the United States approve of eye, organ and tissue donation
and consider it an act of charity.
COSTS OF DONATION
Myth: My family will be charged for donating my eyes and organs.
Fact: There is no cost to the donor’s family or estate for eye, organ and tissue donation.
Funeral costs remain the responsibility of the family.
TALK TO YOUR FAMILY
Myth: I don’t need to tell my family that I want to be an eye, organ and tissue donor
because I have it written in my will.
Fact: By the time your will is read, it will be too late to facilitate your donation. Telling your family
now that you want to be an eye, organ and tissue donor is the best way to ensure that
your wishes are carried out.
Become a donor… Go to http://nceyebank.org/donate_tissue for more information. Or register online at donatelifenc.org.
YOU HAVE THE POWER TO CHANGE LIVES
