Lexington Lions - Programs

Lions Clubs International, founded in 1917, is the world's largest service club organization with nearly 1.35 million members in approximately 45,000 clubs in 197 countries and geographical areas. Lions clubs are recognized for their service to the blind and visually impaired. This service began when Helen Keller challenged Lions to become "knights of the blind in the crusade against darkness" during the 1925 Lions Clubs International Convention.

The Lexington Lions,founded in 1937, contribute to and sponsor community service projects throughout the year. The club raises money to support local, state, national, and international endeavors. We also get involved in local events and festivities such as:

Medical Equipment Program - Lend wheelchairs, crutches, walkers to those in need
Collect used eyeglasses and clean/recycle to those in need
Collect Use Coats for Kids and Families
Patriots Day Celebration
Journey for Sight Road Race on Patriots Day
USS Lexington Memorial
Patriots Day Parade
White Tricorne Hat - Citizen of the Year Award
Sponsor and Fund Glaucoma / Diabetes Prevention
Sponsor annual Olde Fashioned 4th of July Carnival including Youth Games, Special Needs Day at the Carnival.
Thanksgiving Day Meals to Seniors and Shut-ins
Christmas Toy donations to Toys for Tots
Local Eye Care Support to Individuals in Need

Eyeglasses
Vision Assistive Devices
Referrals for Independent Living with Vision Impairment

Lions are men and women who volunteer their time to humanitarian causes. Our primary missions is in the prevention and treatment of blindness, assisting individuals in their vision challenges, and we have also added diabetes awareness to our mision. But as you can see, we do so much more. Join Lexington Lions Club and help us continue to contribute to the entire Lexington community.