Nicole Brown
Communications Manager
630-468-6887
Nicole.Brown@lionsclubs.org

For Immediate Release

LIONS SURPASS CAMPAIGN SIGHTFIRST II GOAL

Oak Brook, IL, USA, June 2, 2008 — Campaign SightFirst II surpassed the $150 million minimum goal earlier this year and is moving closer to the $200 million challenge goal as Lions prepare for the 91st Lions Clubs International Convention in Bangkok, Thailand.

Lions marked the successful completion of the challenge goal on Worldwide Report Day February 20, when National and Multi-National Coordinators’ telephone calls and reports revealed that Lions had raised more than US$157.9 million for CSFII.

In April, Lions surpassed US$160 million in funds raised. Lions around the world have helped Campaign SightFirst II surpass its minimum goal by rallying to raise funds for Campaign SightFirst II.

Lions surpassed the US$150 million Campaign SightFirst II (CSFII) goal well ahead of convention, and are looking ahead to meeting the additional US$200 million challenge goal and helping ensure the future of SightFirst through continued and expanded efforts to eliminate preventable blindness worldwide. Lions’ support of CSFII is crucial in the remaining days.

Through Campaign SightFirst II, Lions will expand the SightFirst program. At least US$100 million in CSFII funds will be granted to contain and eliminate the leading causes of avoidable blindness. Another US$50 million will be used to combat emerging threats to sight. In addition, by exceeding their minimum goal of US$150 million and reaching their US$200 million challenge goal, Lions will provide “vision for all” through research, rehabilitation and outreach to vulnerable populations.

Lions Clubs International Foundation is Lions helping Lions serve the world. Donations provide funding in the form of grants to financially assist Lions districts with large-scale humanitarian projects that are too extensive for Lions to finance on their own. The Foundation aids Lions in making a greater impact in their local communities, as well as around the world. LCIF was recently ranked the number one NGO in a Financial Times study. Through LCIF, Lions ease pain and suffering and bring healing and hope to people worldwide. To learn more about Campaign SightFirst II and the SightFirst program, visit www.Lions-CSFII.org.

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