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Lions are ..... community minded
Members of the world's largest and most active service club organization. Men and women who believe that by working together they will accomplish far more than would be possible as individuals. Members committed to solving worldwide health and social problems, who realize that solutions are possible when every Lion and Lions club does its share. People who cherish the fellowship of their own club, but who also feel a close kinship with Lions in 185 countries and areas throughout the world. Patriotic citizens of their own countries, and, who, in the global community strive for a world at peace. Individuals dedicated to maintaining the highest ethical and moral standards in their club and personal lives. People who are serious about their commitment to humanitarian service, but have fun along the way. Lions are ..... people just like you. Lions are ..... World service oriented. As one of more than 1.4 million men and women active in more than 43,000 Lions clubs around the world. Every Lion is dedicated to community service and improvement. The work of Lions since 1917 have resulted in: Creation of SightFirst, a worldwide blindness prevention program that aims to eliminate preventable and reversible blindness worldwide. Establishment and operation of the majority of the world's eye banks, resulting in approximately 10,000 sight restoring cornea transplants every year. Development of the Lions-Quest Curricula which have provided millions of young people with the tools to make responsible decisions regarding drugs, alcohol and other threats to a healthy future. Hospitals, clinics, playground, parks and thousands of facilities that enhance day-to-day life in our communities. Service to the blind, including guide dogs, white canes and a wide variety of employment and vocational training. |