Baton Rouge Regional Eye Bank

05/25/2026

On , we honor the individuals who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Corporal Benjamin S. Kopp, a member of the 75th Army Ranger Regiment, saved six of his comrades when his unit came under attack in Afghanistan. He was mortally wounded and saved four more lives back in the United States through his selfless gift of organ donation. To honor Corporal Kopp and all other brave soldiers who became organ, eye and tissue donors, the Fallen Soldier statue stands at the National Donor Memorial and honors members of our military who made organ, eye, and tissue donation their last courageous act of service. The site is a place of peace for all who wish to honor the gift of life! 💙💚

05/21/2026

Meditation reminds us to slow down, be present, and truly take in the world around us.

This World Meditation Day, we celebrate the gift of sight and the moments of peace, clarity, and connection it helps create every day.

05/19/2026

Guiding Sight Award Winner - Shining a light on excellence ✨

We’re proud to recognize our Guiding Sight Award Winner, Victoria “Tori” Butters, an ICU nurse at Ochsner Medical Center. During a recent case in the first quarter, Tori went above and beyond, showing compassion, dedication, and an unwavering commitment to making a difference.

Her support made a meaningful impact when it mattered most, and we’re incredibly grateful for the care she provides to patients and families every day.

Thank you, Tori, for being a true guiding light 💙

05/15/2026

International Day of Families is a reminder that some of the most important conversations start at home.

Talking to your family about eye donation can help ensure your wishes are understood and honored.

One conversation today could help restore sight tomorrow.

05/12/2026

On International Nurses Day, we honor the nurses who stand at the heart of healing 💙

Your dedication not only cares for patients but also helps make the gift of sight possible through donation. Because of you, lives are changed every day.

We are grateful for you. 👁️✨

05/10/2026

This Mother’s Day, we honor the love, strength, and selflessness of mothers everywhere 💐

At the heart of our mission is giving the gift of sight—and many of those gifts come from individuals and families who choose to create a lasting legacy.

Today, we remember and celebrate the mothers whose generosity continues to bring light into the lives of others. 💙

05/06/2026

This Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re reminded that care goes beyond the physical 💙

At the heart of our mission is improving lives—not just through restoring sight, but by supporting dignity, independence, and hope.

Because when we care for people, we care for the whole person.

05/04/2026

On this May the 4th… choose the light 👁️✨

For thousands waiting for corneal transplants, the world is still in darkness.
Eye donation can bring light—and sight—back into their lives.

Be a force for good. Register as an eye donor.

05/01/2026

04/30/2026

Donor Remembrance Day

Isabella “Bella” Rose lit up the world with her love, laughter, and passion for dance. Bella's mother, Amanda Gonzalez, says she embraced life with every fiber of her being. Tragically, in June of 2022, Bella passed away in her home after she collapsed while dancing.
The Gonzalez family discovered she had been living with Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy (ARVC), a condition that escalates the risk of sudden death due to irregular heart rhythms, particularly during physical activity. This prompted genetic testing for all family members, revealing that Bella’s older brother, Xavier, also shared a similar heart condition. “Without Bella, this condition may have remained undetected until it was too late. Bella saved her brother’s life.”
Bella's altruism extended beyond her passing – she became a donor and gave the healing gift of sight to a teacher. “Honoring Bella by giving others a reason to smile and keep faith has truly kept our family going. Our dancing butterfly is a hero, miracle worker, and angel in the most literal sense of the word. She will forever be loved, cherished, and honored for many lifetimes to come.” 💙💚

Thank you AltruVision and Bella’s family for sharing this story with us!