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LCIF is funding SightFirst
, Lions' global initiative to fight preventable and reversible blindness worldwide.
Give
the Gift of Sight Program with LensCrafters. Since 1988, Lions clubs throughout
the U.S. and Canada have worked with LensCrafters stores to collect old, unwanted
eyeglasses for distribution on optical missions in developing countries. As a result of
the early success of these programs, LensCrafters now offers several free and reduced-cost
eye care programs in North America. When providing assistance to others, Lions are
encouraged to utilize these resources:
- Gift of Sight OnSite Vouchers: Lions clubs and other groups may obtain a limited number of pairs of glasses for people in need free of charge. Eye exams not included.
- Lions Special Price: Once charitable vouchers are exhausted, Lions are able to purchase an unlimited number of pairs of glasses for needy individuals at a special price of $50 per pair. Eye exams not included.
- Hometown Day: The first Wednesday in December each year is Hometown day. LensCrafters along with the Lions Club and local Doctors come together to donate eye examinations and glasses to needy people in the Abilene and surrounding areas who are pre-selected by the Lions Club.
Eyeglasses for those in need - our club provides for free eye exams and glasses
for qualified children from our community. The Abilene Independent School District School
Nurses screen student's qualifications. Eye glasses are purchased for needy adults
(limited by funding). Contact us for additional
information or requests.
Used eyeglass collection - we have eyeglass collection boxes in various locations throughout our community. Lions collect more than 3 million pairs of used eyeglasses each year for distribution in developing countries.