Lions are men and women who give their time for humanitarian purposes in their local and larger communities. By conducting service projects and raising funds, Lions help those in need.

The Lions Motto is "We Serve." Lions was founded in 1917 in the city of Chicago. Since that time Lions Clubs International has become the world's largest service organization with over 1.3 million members worldwide.

Helen Keller gave a talk at the 1925 Lions International Convention where she challenged Lions to become "knights of the blind in the crusade against darkness." As a result, Lions have made service to the blind and the visually impaired their most significant activity, an activity that has led to the establishment of "Sight First"-- a global blindness prevention and eradication program.

Lions also participate in service activities emphasizing research into the causes and treatment of sight and hearing loss, diabetics education, drug awareness, and education programs. Lions work with the physically and mentally impaired, support environmental issues, community welfare, international understanding, and youth programs.

 

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