Following are several news releases, media alerts and backgrounders recently submitted to media on behalf of LCIF and Lions Clubs International. Members of the media who are interested in a specific project or event are encouraged to contact the persons listed for further details.

Additional information about these and other LCIF programs may also be obtained by calling LCIF Communications at Lions Clubs International Headquarters at (630) 468-6887.

September 4, 2008 - Lions Screen, Educate Hispanics and Native Americans on Lions World Sight Day October 15-17 in Arizona, USA

September 3, 2008 - Lions Partner to Launch "Noor Dubai"

September 1, 2008 - Lions, LCIF Respond to Hurricane Gustav

August 22, 2008 - Georgian Civilian Conflict Humanitarian Relief

August 14, 2008 - LCIF Awards US$199,600 in Lions Quest Grants

August 13, 2008 - LCIF Approves US$4.75 Million in SightFirst Grants

July 28, 2008- U.S. Philanthropist Gives US$7.5 Million, Single Largest Contribution to LCIF

June 26, 2008 - Lions Raise More Than US$200 Million in Campaign SightFirst II

June 21, 2008 - LCIF Awards US$3.2 Million in Grants at June Meeting

May 22, 2008 - Lions, LCIF Build 1,000th House with Habitat for Humanity

May 14, 2008 - Lions Mobilize US$3 Million for China Earthquake Relief-
As the only official international volunteer service club organization in China, Lions clubs are responding to immediate and long-term needs

May 1, 2008 - Give Mom the Gift of Sight on Mother's Day

April 17, 2008 - Donor Makes US$3 Million Personal Gift to CSFII, Largest in LCIF History

March 13, 2008 - Study Shows Americans Lack Critical Eye Health Facts

March 6, 2008 - Campaign SightFirst II Receives US$4 Million Gift, Largest in LCIF's History

February 29, 2008 - Diabetes Prevention Remains a Key Concern for Lions

February 29, 2008 - First Ever Global Glaucoma Day to Raise Awareness About the Silent Disease

January 28, 2008 - Lions, Carter Center Celebrate 10 Millionth Dose of Zithromax, Health Gains in Trachoma in Ethiopia