Donor Family

As a Corneal Recipient, you may write a letter of gratitude to the donor family who gifted your cornea. You may also receive a letter or other correspondence from the donor family. The San Diego Eye Bank forwards these letters without identifying information to protect the privacy of donor families and recipients. Please note that this is a private and personal decision. You or the donor family may or may not decide to respond. This guide is intended to help you through the process if you choose to write a heartfelt letter.

Please do not include any identifying information such as:

• Your doctor’s name or facility of transplant
• Your last name, date of birth, or address
• Details or location of your exact place of work
• Your phone number or email address

Closing the Letter: Sign your first name only. Place the letter in an unsealed envelope and do not address it.

On a separate sheet of paper, please include:

• Your full name, mailing address, and telephone number.
• Facility and name of the doctor who performed your corneal transplant
• Date of transplant

Please include the enclosed Release Form for Authorization if you would like to share your story with others and exemplify recipient gratitude in future SDEB electronic and printed materials.

Place your letter, the paper with your information, and release form in an envelope addressed to: