Campaign SightFirst II
630-571-5466, ext. 526
CSFII@lionsclubs.org

For Immediate Release

Lions Surpass Campaign SightFirst II Goal

Oak Brook, IL, USA, February 21, 2008 — Campaign SightFirst II has surpassed the $150 million minimum goal. On Worldwide Report Day February 20, National and Multi-National Coordinators’ telephone calls and reports revealed that Lions have raised more than US$157.9 million for CSFII. 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. With four months remaining, Lions are now looking ahead to 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 months.

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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