There are many people who have been working diligently to sustain and progress Eyes Wide Open Worldwide as an organization. Below I would like to recognize all those who are putting aside their own needs for those of the children we help.   "From the bottom of my heart I would like to personally thank each and every one of you for contributing to the inspirational mission of Eyes Wide Open Worldwide. It is truly humbling to work with such incredible and talented people." Ty Fischer Founder, Executive Director Creator of Eyes Wide Open Worldwide: Thank you God for I give all the glory to. Eyes Wide Open Board of Directors: Marta Wojcik (Westcott House), Teresa Demana (Benjamin Steel), Nicole Roberts (Pratt Industries), Rod Hatfield (OH-10 New Media), Kevin Rose (Turner Foundation), Jenny Montgomery (Westcott House), Chris Schutte (Springfield Chamber of Commerce) Volunteers and supporters: The Ohio Arts Council, Sonja Ostendorf-Rupp (Westcott House), Karin Van-Zant (Think Tank Inc.), Larry Orndorff (Word of Faith Church), Nathan Pruzaniac (Cedarville University), Heather Rosebrock (Huntington Bank), Diana Bucey (Un Mundo Cafe), Shawn McDonald (Sparrow Records), Jeremy Cowart (Jeremy Cowart Photography), Eli & Judy Williams (Urban Light Ministries), Stuart Isett, Christophe Loviny, Gary Knight (The Angkor Photography Festival), Fiona Turner (VII Photo Agency), Pat Garrett, Jerid Smith (Eagle Beverage Company), Chad Tooker (Independent Curator, Columbus, Ohio), Dawn Stutz (Habitat for Humanity), Shannon Reames, Pastor Kevin Moehn and the congregation of New Hope Church, Kevin Callison, Shawn Taylor, Alyce Comer, Shem Shutte, Stephen Lai, Suzanne Stevens, Scott VanDevanter & Samantha Hughes,  Benjamin Steel, Lewisburg Container, Pratt Industries and the community of Springfield, Ohio.   .