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4/16/18 – Butterfly Release/Flag Raising at UMC-NO

Attend this moving ceremony dedicated to the generosity of organ donors. The butterfly release represents the metamorphosis of tragedy into new life through organ donation, and we’ll be raising a flag to celebrate Donate Life Month. Join us on April 16 from 1:30 to 2:30pm at UMC for the celebration.

University Medical Center
2000 Canal St.
New Orleans, LA 70112

For more information, visit our Facebook event page!

4/25/18 – Butterfly Release at North Oaks

Join us on April 25, 2018, at 10am, at North Oaks in Hammond for a moving ceremony dedicated to the generosity of organ donors. The butterfly release represents the metamorphosis of tragedy into new life through organ donation. Enjoy light refreshments and help us celebrate Donate Life Month!

North Oaks Health System
15790 Paul Vega MD Dr.
Hammond, Louisiana 70403

For more information, visit our Facebook event page!

4/13/18 – Butterfly Release at Ochsner

Attend this moving ceremony dedicated to the generosity of organ donors. The butterfly release represents the metamorphosis of tragedy into new life through organ donation. Join us on April 13 from 11am to 3pm at Ochsner Main Campus for the ceremony.

Ochsner Medical Center
1514 Jefferson Hwy.
New Orleans, Louisiana 70121

For more information, contact Jessica Dufrene at jdufrene@lopa.org or visit our Facebook event page!

10th Annual Gift of Sight Celebration

You're invited to the 10th Annual Gift of Sight Celebration - Saturday, March 10 2018 - 11a-2p - Audubon Zoo Pavillion

 

Gift of Sight Celebration T-Shirt - 10 Year Anniversary - Southern Eye BankYour ticket includes:

  • Free Admission to the Audubon Zoo
  • Picnic-Style Lunch
  • Donor Memorial Butterfly Release Ceremony
  • Family Fun
  • Crafts & Children’s Activities

Tickets for friends of Southern Eye Bank are $25 per person. T-shirts may be pre-ordered for $10 each (limited supply available for purchase during the event). Children two and under are free. To participate in the festivities, please RSVP by Friday, February 16, 2018.

2017 Donor Families and recipients, please call Southern Eye Bank for special rates.

Ticket orders have now closed.

Holiday Eye Donor Memorials

The holidays are a time to share traditions, events, and create memories with our loved ones, which often will remind us of those who are no longer with us and great memories of holidays past. In honor of our eye donors and their legacy, Southern Eye Bank participates in a variety of memorials, ceremonies and celebrations to remember our loved ones:

Dec. 3 – Tree of Life Celebration – Lafayette General Medical Center

Dec. 7 – Candlelight Ceremony at Lafayette General Medical Center, Brick dedication for La Place de Vie

Dec. 8 – Tree of Life Celebration – Lake Charles Memorial Hospital

Visiting City Park’s Celebration in the Oaks or Treasure Chest Casino during this holiday season? Look out for Southern Eye Bank’s memorial Christmas Trees dedicated to those who donated the Gift of Sight.