Stories of Hope
Jaime
At just six years old, Jaime developed aggressive cataracts that clouded both his eyes. The disease caused Jaime to go nearly blind within a month. After having surgery on both eyes, Jaime suffered from cornea damage on his right eye. A transplant was his only hope.
After months of waiting, Jaime received the gift of sight from a generous donor. This incredible gift not only saved his vision, it opened a world of possibilities. With his restored sight, Jaime went on to achieve milestones he once thought impossible—like getting his driver license and graduating from the Colorado School of Mines in Golden. He’s also pursuing a Master’s degree, all thanks to the generous donor who gave him the gift of sight.
When the time came, Jaime didn’t hesitate to register to be an organ, eye, and tissue donor. You can check out Jaime’s graduation photo gallery with his family, a celebration of the journey they’ve been through together. Jaime’s Donor Recipient Story is one of hope, and he wants to encourage others to check the box and say “yes” to donation, to save and heal even more in our community.
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