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LCIF and Lions are regularly in the news. Below are some recent examples of media coverage.
Has your club or LCIF project recently been featured in a local newspaper or appeared on television? Please e-mail us the story so that we can share the coverage with other clubs. We regret that due to copyright laws we are often unable to reproduce the story.
DailyGleaner.com, New Brunswick , Canada, May 7, 2008—Lions in District N1 made news for their assistance to flood victims through an LCIF grant for US$10,000.
CatalystChicago, Illinois, USA, April 2008—Lions Quest is mentioned as a potential program to be adopted by a Chicago Public High School because of the social-emotional benefits it provide to youth.
pressconnects.com/owego, New York, USA, April 22, 2008—The Owego Lions Club host an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast to raise funds for Campaign SightFirst II.
telegram.com, Massachusetts, USA, April 21, 2008—The results of a new study funded by LCIF and the National Eye Institute (NEI), show that most Americans are not aware of the risks or warning signs of diseases that could blind them.
EastHartfordGazzette.com, Connecticut, USA, April 21, 2008—The Board of Education for East Hartford thanked the Lions of East Hartford for their support of the Lions Quest program.
cayCompass.com, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, April 20, 2008—LCIF's number one NGO ranking is recognized, along with the service the Grand Cayman Lions provide to their community.
SpecialOlympics.org, Washington D.C., USA, April 3, 2008—A young boy, who is a Special Olympics athlete from Benin, Africa, received restored sight after being screened during an Opening Eyes event.
SpecialOlympics.org, Washington D.C., USA, April 3, 2008—LCIF Chairperson, Jimmy Ross, helps a member of the Netherland's football team pick out a pair of eye glasses at an Opening Eyes screening during the Special Olympics in Shanghai this past summer.
Timesleader.com, Pennsylvania, USA, March 31, 2008—A member of the JLW Mountain Laurel Lions Club was honored with the Melvin Jones Award, the highest recognition available to Lions.
CTV News, Quebec, Canada, March 30, 2008—The Chinese Lions of the Club of Greater Montreal were recognized on CVT news for their involvement with eye services in their community.
TBO.com, Florida, USA, March 28, 2008—A celebratory banquet will be held to recognize the fundraising efforts of the local Lions for Campaign SightFirst II.
Tallahasee.com, Florida, USA, March 15, 2008—A story highlighting LCIF as the number one NGO in the world, in addition to the efforts of the local Lions.
Herald-Dispatch, West Virginia, USA, March 6, 2008—A listing of community news highlighted LCIF's recent recognition as the number one NGO in the world.
The Daily Sentinel, Alabama, USA, March 6, 2008—Local Lions in Alabama are spending Easter helping out neighbors in their community that recently lost everything due to a devastating Tornado.
Fosters.com, New Hampshire, USA, March 6, 2008—The Massabesic Lions Club in New Hampshire is recognized for the $24,800 pledge they gave to Campaign SightFirst II.
Canyon-City Daily Record, Colorado, USA, March 1, 2008—A story about a young boy in Colorado who received improved sight through the KidsSight program, which is supported by the local Lions.
Muskegon Chronicle, Michigan, USA, February 29, 2008—LCIF Chairperson, Jimmy Ross, makes a special visit to Lions in Muskegon, Michigan to recognize their significant fundraising efforts for Campaign SightFirst II.
News-Leader.com, Missouri, USA, January 21, 2008—LCIF's preschool vision screening program is recoginzed as a preventative means to detect and treat the most common causes for childhood blindness. The story focuses on one little girl's story and how Lions detected her case of amblyopia, "lazy eye."
Business India, nationwide India, January 13, 2008—The Sight for Kids program, a partnership between LCIF and Johnson & Johnson was highlighted in the corporate philanthropy section. Through the program, the vision of 1 million children in India will be saved.
Ruidoso News, New Mexico, USA, January 3, 2008—A story about the Ruidoso Valley Noon Lions highlighted their leading efforts with the Operation KidSight Project.
O Magazine (Oprah), worldwide, January 1, 2008—The Hinsdale, Illinois, USA, Lions Quest program was highlighted in a story on social and emotional learning.
Buenos Aires Económico, Argentina, December 24, 2007—LCIF Chairperson, Jimmy Ross, recent visit to Buenos Aires, Argentina highlighted Campaign SightFirst II and LCIF's number one NGO ranking.
PR.com, Web site, December 18, 2007—A Stanton, California, USA, Lions Club member was named a Melvin Jones Fellow by his club.
Zanesville Times Recorder, Ohio, USA, December 16, 2007—The Frazeysburg Lions Club made Melvin Jones Fellowship donations to LCIF.
Good Morning America, CBS, nationwide USA, December 7, 2007—The story of Zahraa, a young Iraqi girl who received corneal transplants in both eyes in the USA because of Lions' and LCIF's efforts and funding, was covered on this national program. Today Zahraa returned to Iraq, and cameras were there when she arrived home with improved vision.
El Sol del Bajio Newspaper, Mexico, December 5, 2007—LCIF is making a significant impact in Venezuela with OEPA for the control and elimination of river blindness. Local Lions' efforts in Venezuela were highlighted.
Sidmouth Herald, England, November 30, 2007—A story on the district's Lions' projects included Campaign SightFirst II fundraising efforts and an LCIF grant project to construct SeeAbility's Windmill Court in Honiton.
Surburban Journal, Missouri, USA, November 23, 2007—Three Warrenton Lions Club members made news for receiving the Melvin Jones Fellowship Award, LCIF's highest honor.
Times News Online, North Carolina, USA, November 22, 2007—News of LCIF's number one NGO ranking was included within a story on the Hendersonville Lions Club.
Soo News, Ontario, Canada, November 21, 2007—Lions clubs in Algoma made news for raising US$100,000 and receiving a US$52,000 LCIF grant to purchase Scanning Retinal Laser System for the New Sault Area Hospital.
The Packet News, Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada, November 20, 2007—Lions in Districts 3, 4 and 5 made news for presenting US$55,640 from an LCIF grant to Discovery Health Care Foundation.
New York Times, nationwide USA, November 19, 2007—A half page ad on LCIF's number one NGO ranking appeared in the World News section, and a similar ad ran in November 12 Charitable Giving section.
www.HealthyHearing.com, November 19, 2007—News of LCIF's new Affordable Hearing Aid Project, Lions AHAP, was posted on this hearing health related news site.
KLTT AM and KLZ AM radio stations, Colorado, USA, November 15, 2007—Public service announcements about the need for regular screenings played on these radio stations to promote glaucoma screenings being held by Lions' though a partnership with Allergan, Inc.
KLAV AM 1230, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, November 15, 2007—LCIF Chairperson Jimmy Ross appeared on a Las Vegas news talk radio show to promote initiatives of LCIF and Lions Clubs International.
Federal Times, nationwide USA, November 12, 2007—Advertisement on LCIF's number one NGO ranking as part of the Combined Federal Campaign.
WWLTV, Lafayette, Louisiana, USA, November 12, 2007—A family helped through LCIF's Preschool Vision Screening Program shares their story. An infant was detected with retinoblastoma through the screening, and his life was likely saved thanks to Louisiana Lions.
Midweek Herald, Axminster, United Kingdom, November 9, 2007—In an announcement on a fundraising project of Axminster Lions, Lions promoted LCIF's number one NGO ranking.
USA Today, USA, November 5, 2007—LCIF made news for its' partnership program with Allergan for glaucoma screenings and the need for greater awareness of the problem.
Obtaining media coverage can be easy when done correctly. For tips on working with the media and promoting an LCIF-sponsored project, please visit the LCIF PR Tools section of the Web site.
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