2012 News Releases
Eye Bank to honor Marco Zarbin, M.D., Ph.D., FACS
For Immediate Release
The Lions Eye Bank of New Jersey will recognize Marco Zarbin, M.D., Ph.D., FACS, as a Man of Vision on March 29, 2012, when the organization hosts its premier “Night for Sight” fundraising gala. This celebration will conclude a series of events hosted by the Eye Bank throughout the month in recognition of March as National Eye Donor Month...
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Eye Bank names Walter Pardo as Chairman of "Night for Sight" fundraiser
For Immediate Release
CLARK – The Lions Eye Bank of New Jersey has named Walter Pardo, managing partner/founder of Wealth Financial Partners (FAS) and WFP Tax Partners, LLC (www.wealthfinancialpartners.com) in Basking Ridge, New Jersey, as the chairman of its “Night for Sight” fundraising gala, to be held at Mayfair Farms in West Orange on Thursday, March 29, 2012...
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2011 News Releases
Illinois Eye‐Bank finds niche with ‘MissFits’
November 9, 2011
BLOOMINGTON – With its blocks, hits and jams, roller derby is a full contact sport. Players have to be tough, but in the case of the McLean County MissFits, they’re also not afraid to show some heart by supporting community organizations...
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National Donor Sabbath brings eye, organ and tissue donation to religious communities
November 4, 2011
Illinois Eye-Bank
Michigan Eye-Bank
Lions Eye Bank of New Jersey
Midwest Eye‐Banks honors world‐renowned Michigan eye surgeon with Founder’s Award
October 10, 2011
MARQUETTE, Michigan – Midwest Eye‐Banks announced that Michigan Eye‐Bank Board of Directors member Busharat Ahmad, M.D., FACS, formerly of Marquette and now of Monroe, is the recipient of the organization’s prestigious Founder’s Award. Dr. Ahmad, a renowned ophthalmologist, served as Medical and Surgical Director for the Upper Peninsula Lions Eye Bank for two decades before the organization became part of the Michigan Eye‐Bank...
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Ready, aim, fire! Michigan Eye‐Bank asks shooters to set sights on vision
August 31, 2011
ANN ARBOR – Calling all sportsmen and women! The Michigan Eye‐Bank is seeking participants for its first “Sighting in on Vision” clay target shooting fundraiser, which will take place at the Grand Blanc Huntsman’s Club in Grand Blanc on October 1...
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Midwest Eye‐Banks honors Michigan Eye‐Bank Board member with Founder’s Award
August 22, 2011
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White Cloud man receives Michigan Eye‐Bank Shared Vision Award
August 22, 2011
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Michigan Eye-Bank mourns loss of Board member and longtime supporter
August 16, 2011
ANN ARBOR – The Michigan Eye-Bank family is saddened by the loss of longtime friend and Board of Directors member August Charles Weir, who passed away on August 14 at age 82. He chaired the Eye-Bank Board from 2002 to 2004, and was serving as Vice Chair at the time of his death...
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Michigan Eye‐Bank thanks friends, supporters with a Summer Celebration at Dow Diamond
August 11, 2011
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Beaumont nurse to receive Michigan Eye‐Bank Shared Vision Award
August 11, 2011
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Ionia, Montcalm Medical Examiner to receive Michigan Eye‐Bank Shared Vision Award
August 11, 2011
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Grand View Hospital Pathologist to receive Michigan Eye‐Bank Shared Vision Award
August 11, 2011
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Eye Bank welcomes Paul R. Goldberg to Board of Directors
June 16, 2011
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Eye Bank welcomes Michael C. Tyrone, Sr. to Board of Directors
June 16, 2011
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Eye Bank welcomes Ray Tigol to Board of Directors
June 16, 2011
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Midwest Eye‐Banks awards $112K in grant funding
May 25, 2011
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12‐year‐old twin cornea recipients receive award for volunteer efforts
April 13, 2011
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Buddies await you at the Secretary of State Office
April 5, 2011
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Cornea recipient organizes “Ride‐a‐Thon” for the Michigan Eye‐Bank
March 23, 2011
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Lions Eye Bank of New Jersey celebrates Eye Donor Month with Open House
March 18, 2011
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Illinois Eye-Bank celebrates National Eye Donor Month with Open House
March 2, 2011
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Illinois Eye‐Bank celebrates National Eye Donor Month
March 1, 2011
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Secretary of State poster campaign releases
February 24, 2011
Amaris Stokes, Country Club Hills
Catherine Jenks, Plainfield
Donovan Hopson, Park Forest
Henry Sacramento, Chicago
Liliana Vujic, Chicago
Advocate South Suburban Hospital awarded for commitment to eye, organ and tissue donation
February 24, 2011
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Eye‐Bank grants available to vision researchers
January 25, 2011
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Henderson‐Hartsfield joins Eye Bank Board of Directors
January 25, 2011
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