Did you know?
Did you know?
In 1925 Helen Keller challenged Lions International to become “Knights of the Blind” at an International Lions Convention in Ohio. Lions accepted this challenge and have worked ever since to make a difference.
Since the Lions Clubs British Isles introduced the spectacle recycling project in 1967 we have recycled tens of millions and normally recycle in excess of 1 million pairs a year
The first known use of the White Cane was in 1921 and photographed by James Biggs in Bristol. In 1930 Lions Clubs in Illinois were among the first to promote the white cane as a symbol of blindness.
Since then, Lions have helped promote public awareness and importance of the white cane. Been an advocate for legislation recognising the right of blind individuals to travel independently using the cane. Supported White Cane Day run annually.
U.K. Lions Vision Screening Project. Recently introduced to the United Kingdom, Lions International British Isles have introduced a simple vision screening project for five-year-old children in reception class. Recent trials have screened 670 young people and issued 73 referral letters, meaning that 10.9% of those screened needed further assessment by qualified healthcare professionals.
When covid first arrived here in the U.K. in 2020 Lions International British Isles provided all of the PPE (Personal Protection Equipment) for the Air Ambulance Service.
Message In A Bottle, a simple yet impactful scheme that encourages people - especially the vulnerable – to store medical and emergency details in a bottle kept in the fridge, helping the first responders and other emergency services to quickly access critical information. This MIAB is provided free of charge.
For more information about these and other projects Lions are involved in, please contact us.