On June 30^th, 1925 at the Lions International Convention in Cedar Point, Ohio, Helen Keller addressed the delegates and challenged the organization to be “knights of the blind”. Click here for more information on the Lion's vision programs.

Read Helen Keller's Inspirational Speech

The World Health Organization estimates that the eyesight of one fourth of the world’s population can be improved through the use of corrective lenses. Unfortunately for many, a pair of eyeglasses is both unaffordable and inaccessible.

"The Lions collect over 5 million pairs of used eyeglasses each year for distribution in developing countries." Source: Lions Clubs International.

The general public is encouraged to donate their eyeglasses and sunglasses to their local Lions club or to send them to one of the 13 regional Lions Eyeglass Recycling Centers. For further information, visit the Minnesota Lions Eye Bank website, contact the NE Lions, or your local Lions club.



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