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Evening in the End Zone Beacon for Hope Award Recipients The Beacon of Hope Award honors a medical professional who demonstrates an unwavering commitment to vision health care for the uninsured in his/her community.
Georgia Lions and Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation: A Legacy of Shared Vision and Support
Dr. Ailene Kim - 2021 Dr. Kim is a tremendous force in what is central to our mission and that is service to fellow Georgians in need. Dr. Kim repeatedly has shown up, has participated with us, and is a true beacon of hope and representation of what our mission is in the community.
Dr. Seung Shin, OD - 2022 Dr. Shin began volunteering with Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation in February 2021, and since that time has donated countless hours at the Chamblee Clinic and on the road providing eye exams to students in Title 1 Schools.
March 2023 will mark the 74th anniversary of the Georgia Lions coming together, led by Lion Tom Bingham, to form Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation.
The initial purpose of the original Lighthouse is very much reflected in the current mission of the Foundation today, which is, “providing Georgians in need access to affordable vision services.” We are proud to share this history and heritage with the Lions Clubs in the state of Georgia that comprise Multi-District 18. Lions play a critical role in the operation of Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation and the delivery of our mission. The composition of our Board of Directors, who provide leadership and governance to Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation, is mostly Lions.
Additionally, Lions truly extend the reach of our mission into the 200+ communities that are each served by local Lions clubs through vision screenings and patient referrals.
Volunteer Doctors Contact Kaelin Hill at
Collectively, Georgia Lions are also a significant source of financial investment that helps fund the mission generating over $100,000 of Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation annual operating revenue in any given year. One program that truly epitomizes the Lion’s generous support of Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation mission is the “White Cane” Program, an annual fundraising initiative promoted and supported within MD-18 to directly fund vision surgeries to Georgians in need. These vision-saving surgeries range from cataract and retina operations to treatment for diabetes related vision loss. At the Lions State Convention, last May, we recognized 24 Lions Clubs for their “White Cane” contributions that helped to generate a total of nearly $25,000 in FY 2022.
khill@lionslighthouse.org for volunteer opportunities.
Dr. Michael S. Jacobs Dr. Michael S. Jacobs competed in The Big Car Kickoff prior to the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Classic Oregon vs. Georgia game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Atlanta! Dr. Jacobs used this opportunity to help bring vision to students in Georgia who need it most. He started a social media campaign asking friends, family and fellow ophthalmologists to donate to Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation Back to School campaign. Many thanks to those who donated to the Back to School campaign. Together we raised over $22,000 with 100% of the funds supporting vision care for students in Georgia.
It’s so awesome that you guys can reach out and give the gift of sight. The saying is true, that you don’t know what you’re missing until it’s gone. I can now drive safely, especially at night. I could barely even see the lines on the street. I had to wear sunglasses all the time during the day, or I could barely open my eyes. Everything was blurry, and I had to put everything in front of my face to see it. I always knew my dog was lying on our rug, but after surgery I realized man, look at all of the hair on the rug. I really need to vacuum this place. I’m ecstatic that I got to have this surgery. It’s so nice to know that people spend their free time helping people like me. I found out through a friend of my mother, so all it takes is word of mouth to tell people about the lighthouse and change people’s lives. It’s like going from regular standard definition TV to HDTV.
There are many ways for doctors to bring vision to Georgians in need: Your time.
Your donations. Your influence.
John Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation Patient
Pictured: top left - Dr. Ailene Kim; top right - Dr. Seung Shin, OD (left) and Beth Ehrhardt, GLLF Executive Director; bottom left - Dr. Michael S. Jacobs
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