Ways to Give
Make an impact on a child’s life by supporting the Children’s Eye Foundation of AAPOS. Your donation, no matter the size, helps us towards our goal of ending preventable vision loss and improving the lives of visually impaired children worldwide.
Our Programs: By The Numbers
All Children See:
- 80+ children are seen by volunteer pediatric ophthalmologists through the program.
- There are now 100 volunteer pediatric ophthalmologists in the program across 30 states and Washington D.C..
Global Education and Training:
- 35+ international pediatric ophthalmologists have received a Miller International Travel award to attend the AAPOS Annual Meeting.
- 100+ medical students/residents have attended the AAPOS Annual Meeting through the Knights Templar Eye Foundation Ophthalmology Resident/Medical Student Travel Grant.
Vision Through Music:
- 60+ music teachers on the registry.
- Since 2023, seventeen students have started lessons thanks to Vision Through Music grants.
Stop Infant Blindness in Africa:
- 130+ pediatric ophthalmologists, neonatologist, and nurses trained in Kenya, Uganda, and Nigeria on telescreening protocols for retinopathy of prematurity in infants.
Ways to Support CEF
- Donate monthly to create a big impact
- Participate in a matching gift program
- Memorial or tribute gifts
- Honor a loved one and support the Children’s Eye Foundation of AAPOS with a commemorative gift made in their name.
- Planned Giving
- One of the most meaningful ways you can support CEF’s mission is by including a gift in your will or estate plan. Click here for more information on how to make a planned gift.
- Mail a cash or check to Children’s Eye Foundation of AAPOS at 5034A Thoroughbred Lane Brentwood, TN 37027
Donate Your Time and Support
Support Our Programs
If you are an ophthalmologist or pediatric ophthalmologist, please consider volunteering for our direct patient care program, All Children See. Click here for the volunteer enrollment form.
If you are a music instructor or know someone who is, our Vision Through Music Program is looking for instructors to teach blind and visually impaired children.
If you are a medical student, the Pediatric Eye Ambassador Program is a great volunteer opportunity to engage with AAPOS members and learn more about pediatric ophthalmology and the All Children See program!
Coming to you LIVE! AAPOS’s Dr. Cate Jordan has appeared on tv and radio stations nationwide this morning to discuss the importance of back to school vision screenings and how kids can get comprehensive eye exams at no cost through All Children See! #HealthyEyes #Vision #BackToSchool
👁️💚 Big news from the Children’s Eye Foundation of AAPOS!
We’re launching the Giving Society, a new way to honor donors who make children’s healthy vision possible. 🌍✨
💡 Benefits include recognition in our Annual Report, signage and ribbons at the AAPOS Annual Meeting, and invitations to exclusive events for higher giving levels.
Your generosity can change a child’s future. Join today and help protect sight for kids everywhere.
🔗 Donate now: link in bio
19 million children worldwide are visually impaired - and many don’t even know it. Back-to-school is the perfect time for a vision screening to set them up for success in the classroom. Through our All Children See program, uninsured and underinsured children who have failed a vision screening can receive comprehensive, no-cost eye exams from volunteer pediatric ophthalmologists. Learn more at childrenseyefoundation.org.
Vision screenings are essential for early detection of problems that impact a child’s learning and quality of life. Make sure your child’s eyes are ready for back to school by learning about the most appropriate eye exams based on their age! Swipe to see. Donate today to help us prevent, treat, and educate others about regular eye exams. #HealthyEyes #Vision
Support students like Makayla in their musical journey by donating to CEF. Vision Through Music provides grants for blind and visually impaired children to take music lessons on a variety of instruments! Click the link in our bio to give the gift of music today. #HealthyKids #Eyes #Giving #Music #EyeHealth
We’re proud to share that the Knights Templar Eye Foundation (KTEF) has renewed its commitment to advancing children’s eye health with $375,000 in grant awards to the Children’s Eye Foundation of AAPOS.
The grant supports programs like the KTEF Resident & Medical Student Travel Grant and Stop Infant Blindness in Africa (SIBA).
Thank you, KTEF, for your continued partnership in protecting sight worldwide! Read the full release at the link in our bio!
Support parents like Joann in their child’s development by donating to CEF. Vision Through Music helps blind and visually impaired students find music teachers qualified to provide accessible lessons. Click the link in our bio to give the gift of music today! #HealthyKids #Eyes #Giving #PowerOfMusic #EyeHealth
Hear from Dr. Christie Morse, the Executive Vice President of CEF of AAPOS, on how your support helps us see a world where every kid has the best vision possible. Donate today at the link in our bio. #ChildrensEyeHealthandSafetyMonth #HealthyKids #Eyes #Giving
