Recipient Shared Stories
Stories are shared to encourage all New Yorkers to enroll in the NYS Donate Life Registry. You can make a difference in someone's life by becoming a donor, and your story can inspire others to do the same.Read below for more stories from generous donor families.
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Sheyla Camacho - Recipient
When I was 12 years old, I came to the United States with my family from the Dominican Republic.
Cody Sharp - Recipient
During my last year of high school, when most of my friends were looking forward to graduating and planning their future, I was losing my sight.
Stacy Heap - Recipient
I have always loved to travel and after college, I took a job as a flight attendant.
Elena Dinn - Recipient
I share my story about eye donation every chance I get because I am only able to see thanks to my eye donor.
Thomas Schueller - Recipient
My life’s plans for an exciting retirement were halted by a serious eye infection that left me blind in my left eye.