UC Irvine Giving Day

This Giving Day, support the National Keratoconus Foundation (NKCF) at the Gavin Herbert Eye Institute.
We’re deeply grateful to a generous anonymous family who has stepped forward with a $20,000 challenge gift to support the National Keratoconus Foundation (NKCF) at the Gavin Herbert Eye Institute, UCI Health.
Here’s the opportunity: If we receive 40 gifts of any size on Giving Day, we unlock the full $20,000—doubling the impact of every contribution.
NKCF is a top priority for Dr. Sam Garg, Clinical Director, whose work is advancing care, research, and support for patients living with keratoconus.
Keratoconus often begins in the teen and young adult years, disrupting a critical time for education, careers, and independence. As this progressive disease causes the cornea to thin and bulge, vision becomes increasingly distorted—making everyday activities like reading, studying, and driving more difficult. In advanced cases, patients may require corneal transplants to preserve sight.
At the Gavin Herbert Eye Institute, NKCF is committed to:
- Advocating for patients
- Educating individuals and families
- Advancing research and treatment options
As the nation’s leading program dedicated solely to keratoconus, NKCF connects patients to expert care while driving innovation and improving access to prompt diagnosis and effective therapies—helping patients live fuller, clearer lives.
This Giving Day, you can help accelerate that progress. Be one of the 40 who make it possible.
Give today. Preserve sight. Create hope.
| Rank | Prize | Chapter | % +/- | Goal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Institute for Transportation Studies | 0.00% |
$0.00
goal: $0.00
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| 2 | Train New Trainers (TNT) Primary Care Fellowships | 0.00% |
$0.00
goal: $0.00
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| 3 | Emergency Research Support Fund | 0.00% |
$0.00
goal: $0.00
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| 4 | Parent and Family Engagement | 0.00% |
$0.00
goal: $0.00
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| 5 | Claire Trevor School of the Arts | 0.00% |
$0.00
goal: $0.00
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| 6 | Donald Bren School of ICS | 0.00% |
$0.00
goal: $0.00
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| 7 | Dunlop School of Biological Sciences | 0.00% |
$0.00
goal: $0.00
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| 8 | Access UCI | 0.00% |
$0.00
goal: $0.00
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| 9 | Aero Design Student Group | 0.00% |
$0.00
goal: $0.00
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| 10 | Anteater Baja Racing Student Group | 0.00% |
$0.00
goal: $0.00
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| 11 | Anteater Band | 0.00% |
$0.00
goal: $0.00
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| 12 | Anteater Electric Racing Student Group | 0.00% |
$0.00
goal: $0.00
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| 13 | Anteater Formula Racing Student Group | 0.00% |
$0.00
goal: $0.00
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| 14 | Anteater Spirit Squad | 0.00% |
$0.00
goal: $0.00
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| 15 | Anteaters Give Back Student Philanthropy Campaign | 0.00% |
$0.00
goal: $0.00
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| Rank | Prize | Chapter | Donors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Institute for Transportation Studies | 0 | |
| 2 | Train New Trainers (TNT) Primary Care Fellowships | 0 | |
| 3 | Emergency Research Support Fund | 0 | |
| 4 | Parent and Family Engagement | 0 | |
| 5 | Claire Trevor School of the Arts | 0 | |
| 6 | Donald Bren School of ICS | 0 | |
| 7 | Dunlop School of Biological Sciences | 0 | |
| 8 | Access UCI | 0 | |
| 9 | Aero Design Student Group | 0 | |
| 10 | Anteater Baja Racing Student Group | 0 | |
| 11 | Anteater Band | 0 | |
| 12 | Anteater Electric Racing Student Group | 0 | |
| 13 | Anteater Formula Racing Student Group | 0 | |
| 14 | Anteater Spirit Squad | 0 | |
| 15 | Anteaters Give Back Student Philanthropy Campaign | 0 |
| Rank | Fund | Gifts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Institute for Transportation Studies | 0 |
| 2 | Train New Trainers (TNT) Primary Care Fellowships | 0 |
| 3 | Emergency Research Support Fund | 0 |
| 4 | Parent and Family Engagement | 0 |
| 5 | Claire Trevor School of the Arts | 0 |
| 6 | Donald Bren School of ICS | 0 |
| 7 | Dunlop School of Biological Sciences | 0 |
| 8 | Access UCI | 0 |
| 9 | Aero Design Student Group | 0 |
| 10 | Anteater Baja Racing Student Group | 0 |
| 11 | Anteater Band | 0 |
| 12 | Anteater Electric Racing Student Group | 0 |
| 13 | Anteater Formula Racing Student Group | 0 |
| 14 | Anteater Spirit Squad | 0 |
| 15 | Anteaters Give Back Student Philanthropy Campaign | 0 |