MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR
An Enduring Vision
When we created a vision statement many years ago, Alan S. Crandall, MD, and I knew our colleagues might view it as overly ambitious. Unrealistic. Audacious. Who were we, a little eye center in Utah, to say we intended to create a world where no one is left behind? That no one with a blinding condition, eye disease, or visual impairment should be without hope, understanding, or treatment? But that statement was—and continues to be—a leap of faith. It was the world as we imagined it could be and a guiding light for our efforts. It was one of many, many ways Alan shaped
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the culture of Moran. Together, Alan and I vowed to embrace new technologies, to empower the people who worked for us, and to always hire the best person for the job. Throughout his 39 years at Moran, Alan personified our vision and ideals. The past year challenged us all in new ways. Yet we had Alan’s unwavering example to follow. During the pandemic’s shutdown, we quickly implemented a battery of protocols to safely treat patients in danger of losing their sight without our care. We also ramped up telehealth to protect those most at risk. When COVID-19 curbed our international outreach efforts, Alan and the program he created continued to provide care locally and expanded to form new community partnerships.
Toni Bloomberg La Jolla, California
Thomas “Tim” Dee III Salt Lake City, Utah
William “Bill” Child Salt Lake City, Utah
Christena Huntsman Durham Salt Lake City, Utah Spencer F. Eccles Salt Lake City, Utah
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