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to read the latest Lions Share,
our official newsletter.
Click the Other tab for our library of available Lions Share issues.
Welcome to the Lions of Illinois Foundation Website.
We hope you enjoy your visit.
Are you ready to take the extra step to prevent blindness?
Join the 4th Annual Lions Walk For Sight
June 1, 2008 & step up to help the nearly 1 Million Illinoisians with vision impairments. This fundraising walk is open to both Lion and non-lion groups. Sign up today and raise funds for the fight against preventable blindness & help your community organizations at the same time. Click here for more information on how you can take part.
Gift of Sight is Priceless
More than 3,000,000 pairs of used plastic framed eyeglasses have been sent around the world from the LIF since 1994. Click here to read more on how you can donate your used eyeglasses in this quest to provide better "quality of sight" to the needy.
In 2007 the LIF has sent glasses to missions in Mexico, Central America, Peru, Philippines, Belize, Haiti, Morrocco, Africa and more are on the way thanks to your donations!
Help support the
mission & programs
of the LIF while
giving the gift of art
to a friend or loved one.
Click here to browse the Lions art gallery.
CAMP LIONS of ILLINOIS
making friends & memories
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Addressing the Lions in 1925, Helen Keller challenged
them to become "Knights of the Blind in the Crusade against Blindness."
Today, with nearly 600 Clubs in Illinois, we continue to meet that challenge.
New LIF Guidelines Available The LIF has adopted a new Gift Acceptance and Giving Policy & Procedure. Lions, these guidelines will help define how & what can be accepted as donations from both the public & Lions members to our organization. To view, or download, this document click here: LIF Gift Acceptance Policy.
Lions Day With the White Sox
@ U.S. Cellular Field - May 24, 2008 Come watch the White Sox face off against the L.A. Angels- the 2007 Division Champions!
Plus Party On The Patio and feast on a pre-game all-u-can--eat buffet, and raise funds to send eligible kids to Camp Lions! Click here to access all the info including the ticket order form & poster to help spread the word!.
Groups with 20 or more will be recognized on the outfield message board during the telecast game. Ticket sellers could even get a chance to throw the first pitch!
................Come on & get in the game!
Time to get in the swing for Birdies for Charities you can win some great prizes and the Lions of Illinois wins, too. That because every penney raised, plus a bonus 10%, comes back to the LIF to support our programs. How can you pledge? What can you win? Click this link for pledge forms, info, and a list of prizes - including a 2008 Buick Enclave!
New for 2008
Place your order
now for the sixth commerative pin in the Camp Lions series! Cost is $5.00 each. All proceeds benefit Camp Lions of Illinois. Call Alan @ 1-815-756-5633 ext 231 to reserve your pin today!
Camp Lions welcomes youth age 7-17 who are Blind, or have low vision or are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, to enjoy summer fun with their peers. Camp Lions is FREE to eligible youth as funds are donated by Lions, Lioness, & Leo Clubs and private donors. Click here to view the 2008 schedule & description of activities enjoyed at Camp Lions.