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Donate Life Month 2024

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Are you interested in participating in Southern Eye Bank’s activities in the community and our hospitals? Here are some of our upcoming events in the New Orleans and Lafayette areas:

National Donate Life Blue & Green Day

  • Friday, April 12
  • Wear blue and green in support of National Donate Life Month and use the hashtag #BlueGreenDay in your social media posts
  • Visit Donate Life America for more information

Candlelight Ceremony – Lafayette, LA

  • Wednesday, April 24, 6:30pm
  • Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center
  • 1214 Coolidge St., Lafayette LA 70503
  • RSVP to Joy Fragola – jfragola@southerneyebank.org
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Strikes for Sight Lafayette 2024

Strikes for Sight Lafayette Blindfold Bowling Tournament

 

Join Southern Eye Bank for an evening of bowling, music, food/beverages, spirited competition, and prizes while raising funds to increase awareness about corneal blindness and eye donation!

Friday, April 12
6:00pm – 9:00pm

Rock ‘n’ Bowl
905 Jefferson St. • Lafayette, LA 70501
Lane assignments at 6:00pm

$300 for a team (6 players max)
$50 per person ($40 non-bowlers)

Registration Includes:

Bowling & Shoe Rental

Band Cover Charge

Food

Refreshments

Beer & Wine

Rock ‘n’ Bowl is serving up perfectly fried seafood, buffalo wings, pizza, mozzarella sticks, shrimp remoulade, and chicken & sausage jambalaya.

Sponsorship opportunities start at $50

Click here to download sponsorship form

Please contact Jenny Babineaux for more information at jbabineaux@southerneyebank.org or 504.309.0058

 

REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED

See you next year!

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Virtual Candlelight Ceremony 2023

Each year during the holiday season, many of our partner hospitals host a candle lighting service for donor families and recipients to honor their heroes. Since 2020 we have chosen to honor the memory of our donors and share their stories virtually.

Submissions have closed for this year’s virtual ceremony. Thanks to all who participated.

If you have a longer message or story to share, please consider submitting it via our Share Your Story page to be featured on our website.

News & Events

2023 Gift of Sight Celebration

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Saturday, November 4, 2023
12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Louisiana Children’s Museum

at City Park
15 Henry Thomas Dr., New Orleans, LA 70124

Blue t-shirt with Gift of Sight 2023 blue background with white pelican and eyeball in the place of the zero in 2023Your ticket includes:

  • Free Admission to LCM at City Park (limited tickets)
  • Donor Memorial Butterfly Release Ceremony
  • Picnic Lunch
  • Family Fun
  • Crafts & Activities

Tickets for friends of Southern Eye Bank are $30 per person. T-shirts may be pre-ordered for $15 each or $20 each for sizes 3X-5X (limited supply available for purchase during the event). All proceeds from t-shirt sales fund the Gift of Sight Celebration. Children under 12 months old attend for free.

Sponsorship opportunities start at $300

Please contact Jennifer Babineaux for more information at jbabineaux@southerneyebank.org or 504.891.3937 ext. 1000.

If you cannot attend the event but would still like to make a donation, you may do so.

July 2022 through June 2023 Donor Families and recipients, please call Southern Eye Bank for special rates, 504-891-3937 ext. 1000.

Thanks to our 2023 Sponsors

Southern Eye Bank Foundation
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Strikes for Sight 2023

Strikes for Sight Blindfold Bowling Tournament

 

Join Southern Eye Bank for an evening of bowling, zydeco music and dancing, delicious local fare, spirited competition, and prizes while raising funds to increase awareness about corneal blindness and eye donation!

 

Thursday, September 7
5:30pm – 8:00pm

Rock ‘n’ Bowl
3000 S. Carrollton Ave. • New Orleans, LA 70118
Lane assignments at 5:45pm

$300 for a team (6 players max)
$50 per person ($40 non-bowlers)

 

 

Registration Includes:

Bowling & Shoe Rental

Band Coverage

Food

Refreshments

Beer & Wine

Rock ‘n’ Bowl is serving up perfectly fried seafood, buffalo wings, pizza, mozzarella sticks, shrimp remoulade, and chicken & sausage jambalaya.

 

Sponsorship opportunities start at $500

Click here to download sponsorship form

Please contact Jenny Babineaux for more information at jbabineaux@southerneyebank.org or 504.309.0058

Thanks to our 2023 Sponsors

St. Thomas Community Health Centerthebookkeeper

 

REGISTRATION IS CLOSED

See you next year!

 

All event proceeds support Southern Eye Bank’s community education and eye-donor awareness program.

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Job Posting

Job Opening: Night Shift Recovery Tech

Position Description

The Night Shift Recovery Technician is responsible for the recovery of corneas and whole globes for transplant and research.

In addition, the recovery technician will be in charge of laboratory maintenance.

Responsibilities

  • Recovery of ocular tissue from donors along with donor medical chart review
  • Ability and willingness to learn FDA and EBAA guidance’s, regulations and contraindications
  • Maintenance of laboratory cleanliness, equipment, donor recovery supplies and inventory
  • Any other duties assigned by the Technical Director and/or Laboratory Coordinator

Qualifications

  • A bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities have been acquired.
  • A minimum of one year (1) in medical or surgical field
  • Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
  • Attention to detail and surgical precision (dexterity is a must).
  • Ability to professionally interface with peers, funeral homes, coroners and hospital personnel on assignments.
  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office is required
  • Ability to quickly learn and master new databases and systems

Additional Details

  • This is a Night Shift Position – the candidate will work seven (7) 12 hour (6pm-6am) shifts Bi-Weekly
  • Must own a vehicle with valid auto insurance and have a driver’s license
  • Ability to travel through service region as required
  • Flexibility to work weekends, nights and holidays to cover on-call shifts as needed
  • Long periods of standing or sitting
  • Ability to lift and move more than 50 pounds

To apply for this position, please email your cover letter and resume to jbabineaux@southerneyebank.org

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Virtual Candlelight Ceremony 2022

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Each year during the holiday season, many of our partner hospitals host a candle lighting service for donor families and recipients to honor their heroes. Since 2020 we have chosen to honor the memory of our donors and share their stories virtually.

Simply submit your donor hero’s name and a quote, memory, or short message (optional), and we’ll feature them on our social media feed to celebrate their memory and gift of sight throughout December.

Submissions have closed for this year’s virtual ceremony. Thanks to all who participated.

If you have a longer message or story to share, please consider submitting it via our Share Your Story page to be featured on our website.

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Job Posting

Position Filled: Day Shift Recovery Technician

Thank you for your interest, but the position has been filled.

Position Description

The Day Shift Recovery Technician is responsible for the recovery of corneas and whole globes for transplant and research.

In addition, the recovery technician will be in charge of laboratory maintenance.

Responsibilities

  • Recovery of ocular tissue from donors along with donor medical chart review
  • Ability and willingness to learn FDA and EBAA guidance’s, regulations and contraindications
  • Maintenance of laboratory cleanliness, equipment, donor recovery supplies and inventory
  • Any other duties assigned by the Technical Director and/or Laboratory Coordinator

Qualifications

  • A bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities have been acquired.
  • A minimum of one year (1) in medical or surgical field
  • Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
  • Attention to detail and surgical precision (dexterity is a must).
  • Ability to professionally interface with peers, funeral homes, coroners and hospital personnel on assignments.
  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office is required
  • Ability to quickly learn and master new databases and systems

Additional Details

  • This is a Day Shift Position – the candidate will work seven (7) 12 hour (6AM-6PM) shifts Bi-Weekly
  • Must own a vehicle with valid auto insurance and have a driver’s license
  • Ability to travel through service region as required
  • Flexibility to work weekends, nights and holidays to cover on-call shifts as needed
  • Long periods of standing or sitting
  • Ability to lift and move more than 50 pounds

To apply for this position, please email your cover letter and resume to jbabineaux@southerneyebank.org

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Eye Donation Month 2022

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Office of the Governor John Bel Edwards Proclamation declaring November as Eye Donation Month in the State of Louisiana

November 2022 is officially Eye Donation Month in the State of Louisiana, by proclamation of Governor John Bel Edwards! Click here to view the official proclamation.

EVENTS

2022 Gift of Sight Celebration

  • Saturday, November 5 • 11am – 2pm
  • Louisiana Children’s Museum at City Park
  • Donor families, recipients, and surgeons are invited to participate in this special event that honors the legacies of Eye Donors and celebrates the Gift of Sight.
  • Event includes admission to the museum, a donor memorial butterfly release ceremony, picnic lunch, family fun, crafts and activities, and more!

Interfaith Candlelight Vigil

  • Monday, November 7 • 6pm
  • St. Francis Xavier Church – 105 Vincent Ave., Metairie, LA
  • The Order of Saint Lazarus celebrates Louisiana organ donors and transplant recipients at this interfaith candlelight vigil. For more information or to RSVP, email nicole@organawareness.org or call 504-558-8900.

Kendra Scott + Southern Eye Bank Fundraiser

  • Saturday, November 12 • 12 – 4pm
  • Lakeside Mall, Metairie
  • In celebration of November as Eye Donation Month, Southern Eye Bank will receive 20% of all Kendra Scott in-store sales  November 12th from noon to 4pm. A virtual event will run for 48 hours on November 12th and 13th.
  • This is a perfect time to buy that favorite piece of jewelry, purchase holiday gifts, and fund the education programs that help our community understand the need for cornea donation.

EBAA Run for Vision

  • November 1-30
  • Virtual 5K
  • Join ophthalmologists, eye bankers, corneal transplant recipients, and donor family members to support EBAA’s mission to restore sight through cornea donation and transplantation. Sponsored by Bausch + Lomb, EBAA is once again hosting our annual Run for Vision. Run or walk within your own community any time from through November 30 and submit your time online!

Donor Drives

  • Monday, November 7 • 11am – 2pm
    • Ochsner Medical Center, 1514 Jefferson Highway, Jefferson, LA 70121
  • Thursday, November 10 • 11am – 2pm
    • Christus Ochsner St. Patrick Hospital, 524 Dr. Michael DeBakey Dr., Lake Charles, LA 70601
  • Thursday, November 17 • 11am – 2pm
    • North Oaks Medical Center, 15837 Paul Vega MD Drive, Hammond 70403
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Kendra Scott Fundraiser

Kendra Scott Donates To Southern Eye Bank on Purchases Made Nov. 12-13, 2022

Shopping for delicate, dynamic, and fine jewelry for birthdays, anniversaries, the holidays, or yourself? Consider shopping Kendra Scott Jewelry on November 12th and 13th, 2022.

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Images courtesy of https://www.instagram.com/kendrascott/

November is Eye Donation Month! Kendra Scott is generously donating 20% of your purchase amount to Southern Eye Bank. Visit us in-store at Lakeside Mall in Metairie on November 12th from noon to 4pm to kick off the event, and shop anytime on November 12th or 13th and mention the Southern Eye Bank fundraiser to the salesperson. Or, shop online using giveback code GIVEBACK-CGWPY.

Donations go to support non-profit Southern Eye Bank’s mission to preserve and restore sight. Your support is crucial to us as Southern Eye Bank is one of the dwindling numbers of non-profit eye banks. Thank you for all you do!