WHAT WE DO
Stewards of healing.
Compassion-led action — that is what we do. And as the only nonprofit eye and tissue bank locally based in the Dakotas, we’ve made it our mission to tirelessly help in the restoration of sight and health through our own regional efforts.
The heart of our service & support.
From donors and donor families to medical professionals and researchers, we’re committed to supporting every community across our region through our programs and initiatives.
EYE & TISSUE DONATION
The gifts of sight & health.
There is no substitute for human tissue in the healing process. And for decades, we have aided in the recovery and distribution of healthy eye, non-ocular, and birth tissues to the people who need it most.
BIRTH TISSUE DONATION
The healing miracle of life.
The birth of a baby can help countless others. That’s because birth tissue can support new cell growth anywhere in or on the body to heal burns, skin infections, surgery patients, and more.
DONOR FAMILY CARE
Offering a shoulder to lean on.
No matter the circumstance, the loss of a loved one can be difficult for anyone. That’s why we created our donor family care program to support donor families as they make their way through the grieving process.
RESEARCH
Supporting the search for cures.
Even if a tissue is deemed unsuitable for transplant, it can still hold purpose. Many of those tissues will be donated to our partners in research to aid them in their study of human disease.
Education & Training
Honing medical skills & confidence.
Part of our commitment to our communities is to provide education and training opportunities for EMS personnel, paramedics, nurses and other medical professionals in our region.
It is truly an honor to be entrusted by our partners, our donors, and their families to carry such precious gifts forward — to make a difference in the lives of others. See the impact we were able to make over the last year.
ABOUT US
Championed by Lions.
Lions Club members are our eye and tissue donation ambassadors. Their fundraising and volunteer efforts throughout their communities are what help drive our nonprofit programs forward.