Simpsonville Lions Club

Simpsonville Lions Club o Prevented serious vision loss for more than 30 million. o Provided more than 7 million cataract surgeries. And we accepted. We empower the next generation.

Mission Statement:
To create and foster a spirit of understanding among all people for humanitarian needs by providing voluntary services through community involvement and international cooperation. Lions Work to Improve Sight

Through efforts like these, Lions have gained worldwide recognition for our work to improve sight:

* We recycle glasses at 17 centers worldwide.

* We operate Lio

ns Eye Banks that provide eye tissue for sight-saving surgeries.

* We screen the vision of hundreds of thousands of people every year.

* We provide treatment to those at risk of losing their sight.

* We support programs like SightFirst and Campaign SightFirst II that have:

o Improved eye care services for hundreds of millions. o Distributed more than 130 million treatments for river blindness. o Established or strengthened 35 pediatric eye care centers that have helped more than 110 million children. In 1925, Helen Keller challenged Lions to become "knights of the blind in the crusade against darkness." Today, sight programs remain one of our defining causes. More Volunteers in More Places than Any Other Service Club Organization

When it comes to meeting challenges, our response is simple: We serve. In 205 countries, in hospitals and senior centers, in regions battered by natural disaster, in schools and in eyeglass recycling centers, Lions are at work, helping, leading, planning and supporting. Because we're local, we can serve the unique needs of the communities we live in. And because we're global, we can address challenges that go beyond borders. We want everyone to see a better tomorrow. That's why we support sight programs and services including vision screenings, eye banks and eyeglass recycling. Provide eye care services to those at risk of losing their sight. And raise donations through campaigns like SightFirst and Campaign SightFirst II. We believe everyone deserves a healthy life. From providing health programs that focus on hearing loss to supporting efforts to control and prevent diabetes, we're working to improve the health of children and adults around the world. Whether it's providing volunteer and leadership experiences in a Leo club or sharing a message of peace through our Peace Poster contest, our youth programs invest in the future by reaching out to young people. We serve local communities – and protect the planet. From performing hands-on service projects to providing emergency assistance, our community and environment programs improve our communities – and protect the environment.

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Simpsonville, SC
29681

General information

Lions Clubs International is the world's largest service club organization. We have 1.35 million members in more than 45,000 clubs worldwide. Lions are everywhere. We're active men and women in more than 206 countries and geographic areas. Lions have a dynamic history. Founded in 1917, we are best known for fighting blindness – it's part of our history as well as our work today. But we also volunteer for many different kinds of community projects – including caring for the environment, feeding the hungry and aiding seniors and the disabled. Lions give sight. By conducting vision screenings, equipping hospitals and clinics, distributing medicine and raising awareness of eye disease, Lions work toward their mission of providing vision for all. We have extended our commitment to sight conservation through countless local efforts and through our international SightFirst Program, which works to eradicate blindness. Lions serve youth. Our community projects often support local children and schools through scholarships, recreation and mentoring. Internationally, we offer many programs, including the Peace Poster Contest, Youth Camps and Exchange and Lions Quest. Our Leo Program provides the youth of the world with an opportunity for personal development through volunteering. There are approximately 144,000 Leos and 5,700 Leo clubs in more than 140 countries worldwide. Lions award grants. Since 1968, the Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) has awarded more than US$700 million in grants to support Lions humanitarian projects around the world. LCIF was also ranked the number one nongovernmental organization in a 2007 study by The Financial Times. Together, our Foundation and Lions are helping communities following natural disasters by providing for immediate needs such as food, water, clothing and medical supplies – and aiding in long-term reconstruction. Lions are active. Our motto is "We Serve." Lions are part of a global service network, doing whatever is necessary to help our local communities.

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