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The sight conservation programs of
the Lions are the main focus of our club.
Examples of projects and supported
by the Richmond Host Lions in recent years include:
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Purchased approximately $10,000
worth of eyeglasses annually for the indigent in
Richmond.
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Recycled over 1,000 pairs of
used eyeglasses.
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Purchased adaptive
computer equipment for visually impaired
students.
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Supported the Virginia
Association of Workers for the Blind, Burkeville
Lodge renovation
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Worked with Virginia
Rehabilitation Center for the Blind Volunteer
Council
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Financially supported Prevent
Blindness Virginia and Leader Dogs for the
Blind.
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Supported events for blind
citizens, such as Blind Bowling League and
Christmas Party for the Blind.
With funds raised we are also able
to support other organizations such as The Virginia
Lions Hearing Foundation, The Central Virginia Lions
Hearing Aid Bank, The Communication Center for the
Deaf, Lions Bland Memorial Music Scholarships, the
Spinoza Bear Program and individual visually
impaired persons in our community.
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