Champions Lions clubs impact lives and improve communities. With a primary focus on projects that serve Special Olympics athletes, Champions Lions clubs empower and build accepting communities for persons with intellectual disabilities and their families. This community-based setting also offers you wonderful Special Olympics volunteer opportunities and the chance to serve as a Lion.
Joining Forces to Support Persons with Intellectual Disabilities
Lions clubs around the world support the Special Olympics-Lions Clubs International Opening Eyes Program. This $10 million LCIF initiative screens the vision of Special Olympics athletes – and has provided prescription eyewear to more than 200,000 athletes. Lions play a key role in the success of this program through hands-on event support that includes:
Helping register athletes.
Providing color vision and visual acuity tests.
Distributing glasses and sports goggles to athletes.
To date, more than 8,000 Lions worldwide have volunteered their time and talents to the Special Olympics, demonstrating the motto, "We Serve."
Chartering a Champions Club
You can be a part of this unique program that provides sports training to persons with disabilities – and gives them a chance to compete and succeed. Download the Champions Lions Club Brochure (PDF file), Champions Lions Club Guide (PDF file) or contact our new clubs team to charter a Champions Lions club today.
