Eversight

02/23/2026

On December 8, 2025, Eversight, with the collaboration of Pakistan leadership and Eversight Medical Director Shahzad Mian, MD inaugurated the Dr. Maqbool Ahmed Eye Bank at King Edward Medical University (KEMU) in Lahore, Pakistan. The eye bank facility at KEMU was designed with the help of Eversight, and is part of our collaborative effort to develop a comprehensive local eye banking and cornea donation program within their institution.

02/20/2026

Amber Hembree and her family said “yes” to eye donation, giving the ultimate gift—bringing light, vision and hope to others. Discover more donor tributes and find ways to honor the gift of sight today: https://eversight.ws/4pMCCEY. 💙

02/19/2026

Dr. Praise Matemavi is an abdominal transplant surgeon who specializes in liver, kidney, and pancreas transplantation. Born and raised in Zimbabwe, she brings both global perspective and deep personal conviction to her work at The University of Mississippi Medical Center, where she witnesses every day how organ donation transforms loss into life.

Dr. Matemavi is especially passionate about addressing the disparities in donation and transplantation that impact Black communities. In many of the families she serves, she sees a critical need for culturally grounded education, open dialogue, and myth-busting. Her mission is clear: to build trust, increase awareness, and empower individuals and families to make informed, life-saving decisions.

02/18/2026

Donation Support Center (DSC) leaders anticipate that the team's recent training will lead to stronger conversations, increased confidence during difficult calls and more meaningful support for donor families. For DSC Coordinator, Treniecia Sanders, the experience reinforced that her voice—and the voice of the DSC—matters.

“It feels great to know that we asked for help, and it was taken seriously,” she said. “Leadership heard us, took action and showed us the service, drive and trust that fuels our success at Eversight.”

By investing in frontline teams, Eversight continues to strengthen the compassionate care at the core of its mission—ensuring donor families feel supported, respected and informed during moments that matter most.

Read more: https://eversight.ws/4bAjEOz.

02/17/2026

Dr. Anthony Watkins is a board-certified abdominal transplant surgeon, currently serving as Surgical Director of the Kidney & Pancreas Transplant Program at Tampa General Hospital and Associate Professor of Surgery at the University of South Florida. With over two decades of experience, Dr. Watkins has dedicated his career to addressing disparities in transplantation and increasing access for Black patients and other historically underserved communities.

As a leader in the field, Dr. Watkins is driving national conversations on equity. He chairs the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee for the American Society of Transplant Surgeons and the Health Disparities and Equity Committee for the Society of Black Academic Surgeons. He also serves as Principal Investigator of a five-year NIH-funded study, the African-American Transplant Access Program (AATAP), focused on removing structural barriers to kidney transplantation.

02/16/2026

Donation Support Center coordinators are often a family’s first point of contact with Eversight. In moments of grief and uncertainty, they guide families through donation conversations with care. Their recent training with the Gift of Life Institute focused on navigating grief-filled conversations, supporting families by phone and approaching each interaction without assumptions. Learn about how Eversight is investing in frontline employees & the impact it will have: https://eversight.ws/4kf45OH. 💙

02/14/2026

Happy National Donor Day! Share the love and register your decision to be an eye, organ and tissue donor at https://eversight.ws/4tl20oy. Thank you to all donors, registered donors, donor families and living donors for your generosity! 💙💚❤️

02/13/2026

“Kayla was the youngest of five children. She graduated with a 4.0 GPA and was the first to go to college. She was a beautiful young lady inside and out. She had a heart of gold...Kayla will be missed by many and all that had the pleasure to meet her. Not many people can say their child was a hero, but I can. Kayla Rose Gager saved many lives, and lives on in those people she saved. I couldn’t be more proud of her,” — A tribute from Trisha Gager, Kayla’s mom

Kayla is a donor hero and left behind a legacy of selflessness and generosity that continues to change lives. Discover more donor tributes and find ways to honor the gift of sight today: https://eversight.ws/4qpmtqc. 💙

02/12/2026

Dr. Velma Scantlebury is a trailblazer in the field of organ transplantation, renowned as the first African American woman transplant surgeon in the United States. Born in Barbados, her groundbreaking career spans over four decades, during which she has performed more than 2,000 transplants, leaving an indelible mark on the field and the countless lives she has touched.

“Being the first African American woman transplant surgeon is not just my achievement—it’s a reminder that we must continue to create opportunities for others to break barriers and achieve their dreams,” says Dr. Scantlebury. “Representation matters, especially in medicine.”

02/11/2026

Every meaningful act of donation begins with a conversation. At Eversight, those conversations are led by Donation Support Center (DSC) coordinators—frontline professionals who support donor families during some of the most emotional moments of their lives. These conversations require empathy, clarity and confidence. Eversight partnered with the Gift of Life Institute to provide specialized professional training for its DSC team, reinforcing a commitment to compassionate, family-centered donation experiences. Learn more: https://eversight.ws/45Ku5LK.

Eversight provides specialized training for Donation Support Center coordinators, strengthening compassionate support for donor families

02/10/2026

Dr. Gerald A. Wilson is a respected surgeon and longstanding advocate for eye, organ and tissue donation whose leadership has had a lasting impact across South Carolina. Throughout his medical career, he combined clinical excellence with a deep commitment to public health, education and community engagement.

In recognition of his dedication to diabetes prevention and health equity, Dr. Wilson received the South Carolina Medical Association Physician of the Year Award and the Order of the Palmetto in 2017. These honors reflect his broader commitment to addressing chronic disease and improving health outcomes in communities disproportionately affected by illness.

02/09/2026

When Sierra was getting her driver’s license, she registered to be a donor. “She said she wanted to help people. We talked about it later after her accident, and she explained her resolve to be an organ donor. So, it was something that she considered very thoughtfully," her mother said.

When Sierra overdosed and it was determined she would not recover, her family was faced with an unimaginable decision. After several days in the ICU, they chose to honor Sierra's choice. In July 2022, Sierra became an eye, organ and tissue donor—saving lives, restoring sight and offering hope to families she would never meet.

Discover Sierra's legacy of light, love and impact: https://eversight.ws/464KriD. 💜🦋