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!
The gift of music can change a child’s world — and we’re here to help make it possible.
Through Vision Through Music, students who connect with a teacher in our registry can apply for financial grants that support music lessons and even musical instrument costs.
Learn more by visiting the link in our bio.
#VisionThroughMusic #ChildrensEyeFoundation #InclusionThroughArts #AccessibleArts
Whether it’s ensuring a child gets sight-saving care, connecting visually impaired students with music teachers, training doctors around the world, or fighting infant blindness in Africa — your support fuels it all.
Explore our core programs: All Children See, Vision Through Music, Global Education & Training, and Stop Infant Blindness in Africa (SIBA)
Together, we’re building a brighter, clearer future for children everywhere. Get started by visiting the link in our bio.
#ChildrensEyeFoundation #SightForAll #GlobalHealth #PediatricVisionCare
Stories like this remind us why we do what we do. When families feel supported, heard, and empowered, vision care becomes more than treatment...it becomes hope.
We`re so grateful for James’ mom and all the parents who trust us on their journey.
Visit the link in our bio to learn more.
#ChildrensEyeFoundation #PediatricVisionCare #HopeInSight
Every child deserves the opportunity for a healthy start — including healthy vision.
Through our Stop Infant Blindness in Africa (SIBA) program, we’re working in Sub-Saharan Africa to support hospitals with training, education, and essential equipment to help identify and manage retinopathy of prematurity (ROP).
Learn more about this important work by visiting the link in our bio.
#SIBA #EyeHealth #AfricaHealth
Music has the power to change lives! We want to give a special shoutout to Harvard student Dylan Wu and the members of the Veritas Cello Quartet—Sean Yu, William Tan, and Noah Chung-Igelman. This past December, the quartet held a beautiful benefit performance that raised money to support Vision Through Music®, a program of the Children`s Eye Foundation of AAPOS.
These funds go directly toward our mission of providing accessible music lessons to visually impaired and blind children. We are incredibly grateful for these young leaders who use their platform to give back to the community.
Grab some headphones and enjoy their revamped performance video here: https://youtu.be/1e7D0zwlYg8
Follow their journey:
Instagram: @veritascelloquartet | Web: https://dylanshihwu.wixsite.com/veritascelloquartet
#CommunityImpact #VeritasCelloQuartet #EyeHealth #visionthroughmusic
We are thrilled to announce our 2026 Parks Medalists, recognizing the leaders who have dedicated their careers to saving children’s sight:
Silver Medalist: Dr. Burton Kushner
Bronze Medalists: Dr. Jan-Tjeerd de Faber, Dr. Sean Donahue, and Dr. Mohamad Jaafar
These exemplary physicians have made extraordinary contributions and a lasting impact on our field. We can’t wait to honor them at the 2026 AAPOS Annual Meeting in Boston!
Want to be part of the celebration? You are invited to submit a personal tribute in honor of this year’s medalists for our 2026 Tribute Book.
Submit your tribute by visiting the link in our bio.
#AAPOS2026 #PediatricOphthalmology #ParksMedal #VisionCare #ChildrensEyeFoundation
Drumroll please... we’re kicking off 2026 with a bang thanks to your incredible support! Thank you for an amazing giving season - we’re truly grateful for each and every one of you.
As 2025 comes to a close, thank you for your incredible support during the year and throughout the giving season. We’re proud to share that we’ve surpassed our 2025 giving goal, and every additional gift helps further improve the lives of blind and visually impaired children worldwide. Celebrate the new year with us - link in bio!
