Skip to accessibility settings Lighthouse Guild About Our Clients Contact IN THIS SECTION Cheryl’s Story Stories of Transformation Nothing is more powerful than seeing how our programs work through the eyes of those we serve. These are their stories. They are stories of transformation. Young, middle-aged, older, born with a visual impairment or having developed it with age or because of an accident, Lighthouse Guild has come into the lives of so many people at different points. The common thread in their stories is that we have had a tremendous impact on their lives and our services have inspired them to attain their goals. Below are just a few examples. Edythe’s Story Edythe’s progressive vision loss has prevented her from reading anymore. But at 92 years old, she is living proof that there is no age barrier… Learn More About Edythe Stephanie’s Story When Stephanie first came to Lighthouse Guild, her life was at a crossroads. She was losing her sight, preparing to go back to college, and… Learn More About Stephanie Arnold’s Story When 86 year-old Arnold, who already had severe vision loss in his right eye, experienced a hemorrhage in his left eye, he was unsure whether… Learn More About Arnold Robert’s Story Robert was a private art dealer and curatorial consultant before macular degeneration eventually forced him to retire. As his vision loss progressed, he was able… Learn More About Robert Devon’s Story Devon lost his vision unexpectedly due to a stroke that occurred in his eye that damaged his optic nerve. As a result, he has very… Learn More About Devon Diana’s Story In many ways, Diana is a typical, wonderful 13-year-old girl. She sends texts constantly, loves to hang out with friends, and will break into a… Learn More About Diana Suvro’s Story Suvro had a satisfying job as an Assistant Professor of Accounting at Borough of Manhattan Community College. That was before his vision deteriorated as a… Learn More About Suvro Lori’s Story Lori is a manager employed by a sports organization. Her area of responsibility is athletes who have disabilities. Previously, she worked as a labor and… Learn More About Lori Support higher education for all students Questions about our scholarship program? Call 212-769-7833 or contact us Donate Today Sherrill’s Story Sherrill has glaucoma and gradually lost her vision due to the disease. After her brother’s friend recommended Lighthouse Guild to her, she had a low… Learn More About Sherrill Haben’s Story Haben has gone from strength to strength. A graduate of Skyline High School in Oakland, CA, she was one of 14 high school seniors who… Learn More About Haben Shanell’s Story When asked how Lighthouse Guild has impacted her life, Shanell shares, “Who I am today is not who I was before I lost my vision.… Learn More About Shanell Suleiman’s Story Suleiman is a social worker at a men’s homeless center. He was introduced to Lighthouse Guild decades ago as a teenager. A native of Tanzania,… Learn More About Suleiman Nisha’s Story Nisha was a lawyer who practiced criminal law, worked for a judge, and used her expertise at a legal research database company. She accomplished these… Learn More About Nisha Joseph’s Story Joseph has worked as an engineer and college engineering teacher. Currently, he serves as a union official. His right eye had to be removed after… Learn More About Joseph Elliot’s Story Elliot has been in show business for 60 years, during which he worked as an actor, writer, singer, musician, director, and producer. With great reluctance,… Learn More About Elliot Sekai’s Story Sekai was 19 years old when a severe accident caused multiple injuries, including the loss of his vision. The physician who was treating Sekai recommended… Learn More About Sekai Marta’s Story When she was eight years old, Marta was diagnosed with Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP). By the time she was twenty, her vision had started to deteriorate.… Learn more about Marta Cheryl’s Story When the New York State Department of Health (DOH) put our GuildCare program on hold, Cheryl sought divine help. “My mother kept telling me to… Learn more about Cheryl Jeremy’s Story Jeremy, a Lighthouse Guild staff member, has known us both as a scholarship recipient and as a client who received career services. He has been… Learn more about Jeremy Share Your Story Lighthouse Guild is collecting stories about how eye health programs benefit you and your family. These personal stories are invaluable in showing local leaders how this issue impacts real people. Share your story and help ensure our future health care system reflects the needs of our communities. Tell Us Your Story Lighthouse Guild Contact info: 800-284-4422 TTY 711 250 West 64th Street, New York, NY 10023 MyCare Portal Request an Appointment Refer Patient Locations & Directions Directory Contact Privacy Policy Terms of Use Compliance Policy Sitemap Copyright © 2021 Lighthouse Guild Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube LinkedIn Accessibility \