In the early days of eye banking, the Lions, historically known as “Knights of the Blind,” partnered and founded eye banks, providing leadership and philanthropic support, and included a broad network of volunteers to transport donor tissue between eye banks and hospitals. Lions were also essential in advocating for the importance of eye, organ and tissue donation, and establishing wide public acceptance of this selfless act.

Today, Eversight and local Lions Clubs retain a deep connection to achieve their mutual focus of preventing avoidable blindness and improving the quality of life for people who are blind and visually impaired. In Michigan, New Jersey and Illinois, Eversight is a State Project of the Lions. Eversight’s Board of Directors and Advisory Boards is composed of more than 51% Lions, upholding the state project standard. It is through this partnership that we are able to do the work that we do.

• Make your club’s annual donation by fiscal year end (June 30) for Sight Leader recognition.
• Make another special gift as your situation allows. 
• Share our cause with family and friends—sponsor a Facebook fundraiser.  
• Become a Sustainer for Sight, to commit monthly support at any level.

Please reach out to us at philanthropy@eversightvision.org or (800) 247-7250, ext. 2616 if you have questions about how you can help. 

Interested in becoming a member of a Lions Club? Already a member and want to make an impact with a donation?

Please contact philanthropy@eversightvision.org for more information. Donations can be sent to the address below with checks made payable to Eversight.

Eversight
P.O. Box 778801
Chicago, IL 60677-8801

Each year, Eversight recognizes its Lions Sight Leaders. These are Lions Clubs that contribute $3,000 or more during the Lions’ fiscal year—an amount that helps offset Eversight’s cost of recovering and preparing a donated cornea for sight-restoring transplant.

Sight Leader clubs receive an exclusive yearly patch for their club banner. Clubs that contribute between $500 and $2,999 receive an annual Sight Supporters pin.

Ensure your club’s recognition as a leader for restored sight. Confirm your gift today.

Honor your member Lions for humanitarian service and commitment to Michigan eye banking.

To learn more and nominate a Lions Club or individual, click here.