During a recent monthly gathering, members of the Hershey Lions Club sorted over 1,000 used eyeglasses. This project is one facet of the Hershey Lions' efforts to improve the lives of people with visual impairments. Glasses that are collected locally help people in need around the world. Hershey Lions Club president Steve Gallerizzo noted that Lions Clubs around the world also undertake initiatives to help prevent avoidable blindness.
Besides collecting used eyeglasses, the Hershey Lions Club assists uninsured Derry Township residents with eye exams and eyeglasses. The club has also been a supporter of the Eye School presented annually by the Penn State Health Eye Center of the Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. Members of the Hershey Lions Club have also supported local eye screenings.
Lions Clubs are groups of men, women and families that identify needs within the community and work together to fulfill those needs. For more information or to get involved, visit http://www.hersheylions.org.
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