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We rely greatly on your kindness


Supported through reimbursements associated with tissue and services, the Lions Medical Eye Bank and Research Center of Eastern Virginia is a non-profit organization that also relies on financial contributions in order to offer services to Virginia’s Tidewater region.

As a registered 501(c)(3) charitable organization, donations to us may be tax deductible, according to the United States Internal Revenue Service regulations.

Financial contributions fund a wide variety of services, including, but not limited to, covering reimbursement costs for disadvantaged patients; providing tissue for research, training, and medical education; and educating the public and hospital personnel about donation.

You may make a financial contribution by mail or by calling the Administrative Director of the Lions Medical Eye Bank and Research Center of Eastern Virginia. If sending a contribution by mail, please send your gift to:

Lions Medical Eye Bank & Research Center of Eastern Virginia
600 Gresham Drive
Norfolk, VA 23507

Financial contributions fund a wide variety of services, including reimbursement costs for disadvantaged patients; providing tissue for research, training, and medical education; and educating the public and hospital personnel about donation; and more.


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