Eye On Grace Foundation
About Us
The Eye on Grace Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2024 by Ashley McCrary, an Ocular Melanoma patient. Ashley was diagnosed with OM in 2012 and had to have her right eye removed. Eight years later she had the cancer spread to her liver, then lung and breast. Ashley has traveled to Philadelpia, PA once a week for a clinical trial since 2021. She has been blessed with minimal out of pocket expense due to a cancer indemnity plan with AFLAC and the sponsorship of the trial.
In an effort to "pay it forward," Ashley, her husband Dave, and her children started the foundation in hopes of helping others with OM travel for treatment.
Our Mission
The primary goal of the Eye on Grace Foundation is to help alleviate the financial burden associated with treatment-related travel for those diagnosed with Ocular/Uveal Melanoma. Our hope is to ensure this unique group of people can access the necessary care without worrying about the costs associated with travel and related expenses. In addition, an annual donation will be made in support of research to find a cure for this rare cancer.
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It has been said, "One person may not be able to do a lot, but when a lot of people do a little it can make a BIG difference." The average cost for a person with OM to travel for one treatment is $500-$1500. Multiple trips are required which can be financially devastating as well as stressful during an already stressful time. Having cancer is difficult, but having a rare cancer where you have to travel for treatment is even more challenging. With your donation we can help alleviate the cost of treatment-related travel for those with Ocular Melanoma and help fund much needed research. Thank you for helping support our mission.
Application for grant
The Eye on Grace travel grants are available only for people diagnosed with Ocular/Uveal Melanoma who must travel more than 25 miles for treatment. Eligible individuals are required to provide proof of diagnosis and proof of treatment-related travel. Grants awarded will be up to $1,000 per person per treatment and may cover expenses for the patient and one caregiver. This includes lodging, travel, Uber/Lyft, and food gift cards. Grants may be granted up to 10 times per patient per year with a maximum lifetime award of $25,000. We understand every case is different and we will consider every request and strive to reduce the financial burden of treatment-related travel.
Eye on Grace Art
Eye on Grace Art features inspirational watercolor notecards and prints available with or without frames. A portion of each sell goes to the Eye on Grace Foundation.
Our Motto
Our motto is “keep your eye on grace.” It reminds us that even in our moments of weakness or difficulty, God's grace is available to us. II Corinthians 12:9 beautifully states the idea that our difficulties or weaknesses are not a barrier to receiving God's support but an opportunity for His grace to shine ever brighter. It’s a message of hope and encouragement for those facing challenges, such as those with OM, to remember their struggles are met with an abundance of God's grace and His strength. This perspective can transform how we approach and navigate our difficulties, focusing on the sufficiency of grace rather than the weight of the obstacles.
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