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Strides 4 Sight & Sound
Transforming Comprehensive Vision Care for Children
Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation is proud to announce the results of the inaugural Strides 4 Sight & Sound. With your help, we exceeded our stretch goal and raised $46,365.68. Monies raised through this event directly funds the mission of Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation. On April 23, 2022, over 40 people joined us in person and about 90 individuals across the state joined us virtually. We are grateful to our sponsors, volunteers, staff and participants who made Strides 4 Sight & Sound successful.
Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation is excited to announce a new partnership between Kia, Atlanta Public Schools, YMCA, Lions Clubs of Georgia, Lions Clubs International Foundation and the Peach Bowl. Kia is generously funding this initiative for Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation to provide eye screenings, eye exams and glasses for 3rd – 5th grade students in select Title 1 Atlanta Public Schools and participating YMCA summer camps.
Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation • 5582 Peachtree Road • Atlanta, GA 30341 Save the Date for Strides 4 Sight • April 22, 2023
Events Contact Fran Schefer at fschefer@lionslighthouse.org for 2023 event sponsorship opportunities.
During the school year, Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation staff, along with Georgia Lions Club member volunteers and volunteer licensed Optometrists, will perform vision screenings and exams at select Title 1 Elementary Schools. If at any time, volunteer Optometrists are not available, we will provide the students in need of vision exams with VSP vouchers and a list of doctors in their area who participate in this initiative. During the summer, Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation staff, along with Georgia Lions Club member volunteers will perform vision screenings at participating YMCA summer camps. Youth in need of a vision exam will receive VSP vouchers and a list of doctors in their area who participate in this initiative. All eligible students in this initiative who need glasses will receive them free of any charge, thanks to Kia. Thank you to our partners for bringing sight to school children in need!
This initiative will operate from November 2022 - October 2023 and will include: 1. Eye screenings by the Lions Clubs and other volunteers 2. Eye exams by Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation or VSP providers for students identified through screenings in need of further examination 3. Fabrications and delivery of glasses to eligible students by Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation 4. Follow-up satisfaction surveys obtained by Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation
Nearly 100 patients, donors, Lions Club members and partners from across Georgia attended an Open House for the unveiling of Memorial and Honorarium Bricks placed within the Tom and Mildred Bingham Memorial Garden, located at Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation’s offices and vision clinic in Chamblee. The event included guided tours of the Chamblee Vision Clinic, the recycling center, the school mobile unit and learning about volunteer opportunities. Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation Board of Directors also contributed three special brick dedications to the Garden in memory of past board chairs. LEARN MORE Open House & Brick Unveiling
2022 Evening in the End Zone
On October 17, 2022, the Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation hosted a very successful Evening in the End Zone event presented by the Peach Bowl at the Chick-fil-A College Hall of Fame in Atlanta which raised over $325,000! Thank you to all of our sponsors and supporters who are making a difference in Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation’s mission. For a list of sponsors visit: CLICK HERE .
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