Donor Family and Recipient Stories
Donors
![Kim Rater's daughter Chelsea](/education/medical-school/departments/transplant-services-center/assets/rater-cleveland.jpg)
Inspired by mom, a daughter’s gift of life
When Chelsea saw how much her mom’s life improved after cornea transplants, she signed up to be a tissue donor. After Chelsea died in an auto accident, she was able to help more than 50 people.
Recipients
![Sheryl Moss](/education/medical-school/departments/transplant-services-center/assets/moss-thumbnail.jpg)
Crafting keepsakes with new vision
Cornea recipient Sheryl Moss is now able to do cross-stitch and quilting.
Did You Know?
85,411 corneas were provided for transplant in 2018.