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!
Last week, Vision Through Music was proud to be represented by Dr. Wendy Chen, AAPOS member and VTM committee volunteer, at the Carroll Center for the Blind’s 2025 Technology Fair in Boston.
We’re grateful for the opportunity to exhibit at this impactful event, which showcases the latest advances in assistive technology for people who are blind or visually impaired!
Happy GivingTuesday! Your donation helps us work to end preventable vision loss and improve the lives of visually impaired children around the world. Visit the link in our bio to support the Children’s Eye Foundation of AAPOS.
#GivingTuesday2025
GivingTuesday is tomorrow!
Help give the gift of sight to children this holiday season.
Donations can be made at the link in our bio - every dollar helps us make a difference for visually impaired kids around the world. #GivingTuesday2025
Happy Thanksgiving! This year (and every year), we’re especially thankful for our donors and volunteers. Your support helps us end preventable childhood vision loss and brighten the futures of children with visual impairments worldwide. 🧡
Your donation to the Children’s Eye Foundation supports programs that:
-Provide sight-saving eye care to children in the United States at no-cost
-Connect blind and visually impaired kids with qualified music teachers nationwide
-Educate and train the next generation of pediatric ophthalmologists
-Help prevent infant blindness in Africa
Every gift helps children see clearly, learn, and thrive. Visit the link in our bio to give the gift of sight.
The Vision Through Music program provides free music education resources for both students and music teachers, helping blind and visually impaired kids explore their creativity, build life skills, and thrive through music. Visit our website to check out our library of resources! https://childrenseyefoundation.org/what-we-do/vision-through-music/how-to-get-involved/
Across 29 states, volunteer pediatric ophthalmologists are helping children receive no-cost, sight-saving eye care through the All Children See program.
Join this growing network and make a life-changing impact - one child at a time. Visit our website to learn how to get involved - link in bio.
The Children’s Eye Foundation is evolving its Stop Infant Blindness in Africa (SIBA) program with a new telemedicine initiative, bringing expert ROP screening and treatment to premature infants in Kenya, Uganda, and Nigeria.
This innovative model helps prevent lifelong blindness, builds local capacity, and ensures care reaches even the most remote neonatal units.
Read the full press release at the link in our bio!
