What's in a name . . . ?
Have questions about our name and logo? Read on for some answers!
Where does the name SightLife come from?
Vision is one of mankind's primary senses. Patients who have received the gift of sight through a cornea transplant often say it is like they have received their life back. In the developing world, blind people struggle to survive and often die prematurely. "Sight" is very much "life" to them. SightLife has a long history of helping people needing cornea transplants. Our goal is to restore people to full vision help, giving them the gifts of both sight and life!
What happened to "eye bank"? Do you no longer provide corneas?
SightLife still operates one of the largest and most successful eye banks in the world. Rather than confusing people with too many names ("Northwest Lions Eye Bank, a program of SightLife, a division of the Northwest Lions Foundation for Sight & Hearing" is simply too long to be allowed), our board decided it was best to keep things simple. "Sight" and "life" are powerful enough to express what we do and why we do it.
Additionally, as we approach donor families for consent to use their loved ones' corneas, "SightLife" helps emphasize the positive aspects of cornea donation. Families have told us they appreciate the kinder, gentler name.
What does your logo mean?
People view the SightLife logo in several ways. The first thing most see is an eye. After looking at it a bit, many begin to notice a hand extending a cornea to those in need. Still others see a dove, emphasizing the peace and friendship we offer to those in need around the world.