Oregon Lions Sight & Hearing Foundation

06/10/2026

⛳ There's still time to sign up for OLSHF's annual Golf Classic! (olshf.org/golf)

Get ready for an unforgettable day on the green while supporting sight and hearing programs across Oregon. Here's a sneak peek at what's in store:

🌭 11:00 AM Registration, Hot Dog Buffet Lunch & Putting Contest

🏌️ 1:30 PM Shotgun Start
Please drop your bags with valet upon arrival and pick up your cart assignment, generously sponsored by Ferguson Wellman.

🎯 On-Course Games
• Long Drive
• KP (Closest to the Pin)
• Beat the Pro by BackSwings
• Pro Drive by Pin High

🌮 6:45 PM Farm Fiesta Dinner & Awards Ceremony
We'll also draw the winners of OLSHF's Annual Raffle! Get your tickets at olshf.org/raffle.

Please let us know in advance if you have any dietary restrictions.

Can't attend? There are still plenty of ways to support the tournament! Sponsorship opportunities are available, including booth and hole sponsorships, or you can enter a team and join us on the course.

Register today and help make a difference for sight and hearing across Oregon! 💙🧡

06/04/2026

“Social isolation among older adults has become a public health crisis, and being able to hear and connect with family, friends and communities is vital.”

We are grateful for the support of Cambia Health Foundation and their commitment to helping older adults stay connected through better hearing. Together, we are working to reduce barriers to hearing care and help Oregonians maintain meaningful connections with their families, friends, and communities.

💙🧡 Thank you, Cambia Health Foundation, for partnering with us to support sight and hearing across Oregon.

06/02/2026

We still have room for more teams and sponsors to sign up! Don't miss out on joining us for a beautiful day at Langdon Farms Golf Club!!

⛳ Tee up for a day of golf, community, and impact at OLSHF’s 2026 Golf Classic!

Join us for an exciting day supporting Oregon Lions Sight & Hearing Foundation programs across Oregon. Whether you’re registering a team or becoming a sponsor, your support helps provide vital sight and hearing services to Oregonians in need. 🦁💙🧡

📍 Langdon Farms Golf Club
📅 Monday, June 29, 2026
⏰ Registration + Chipping & Putting Contest Open: 11:00 AM
⛳ Shotgun Start: 1:30 PM

Enjoy a hot dog buffet lunch before hitting the course, then celebrate after the tournament at our Farm Fiesta Awards Dinner featuring our raffle ticket pull.

🎟️ Raffle tickets: olshf.org/raffle
🌐 Learn more: olshf.org/golf
📧 Questions or want to volunteer? [email protected]

06/01/2026

200,000 students screened! 🦁

On Tuesday, May 26, 2026, Oregon Lions Sight & Hearing Foundation celebrated a historic milestone as our School Vision Screening program screened its 200,000th student at Pilot Butte Middle School in Bend-La Pine School District, coordinated by Jon Awbrey.

This achievement reflects extraordinary growth and impact across Oregon. In the 2022-23 school year, we screened just under 160,000 students during our first fully regular year following the pandemic recovery period. In just three years, our program has grown by more than 20%, and today we are reaching approximately 35% of Oregon students statewide.

We are also proud to partner with more than 80% of Oregon public school districts to provide critical sight and hearing screenings that support student success both inside and outside the classroom.

What began decades ago as a much smaller effort screening approximately 10,000 to 20,000 students annually has grown into the largest year in program history. Reaching more than 200,000 screenings for the first time is a testament to the dedication of our volunteers, coordinators, schools, districts, and community partners across Oregon.

Thank you to every volunteer, coordinator, school, and partner who made this milestone possible. 💙🧡

05/30/2026

For more than a decade, Lions have helped protect the sight and hearing of students across Northern Oregon through dedicated school screenings and service to local communities.

From 2012–2026, Brad King screened students across Northern Oregon, from Tillamook to Portland to the Idaho border, reaching an incredible 441,882 students.

From 2019–2026, Bert Diamond screened students throughout the Greater Portland area, reaching 114,331 students.

Together, that represents more than 556,000 students screened across Oregon. Thank you, Brad and Bert, for your extraordinary commitment to children, families, and our mission. 🦁💙🧡

05/29/2026

A huge THANK YOU to our Lions Clubs of MD-36 Oregon/N. California for participating in OLSHF’s Lions Gift Card Challenge! 🦁💙🧡

Your generous gift card donations helped supplement both our online and live auctions during our April "Blooms & Brunch" Gala, helping us continue providing vital sight and hearing services to people across Oregon.

And now for the drumroll… 🥁
This year’s winner, with an incredible 12 donations, is the Sutherlin Lions Club! 🎉

Thank you to every club that participated and supported our mission. We appreciate your dedication and generosity more than words can say.

See you in 2027! Details coming soon.

05/28/2026

Congratulations to the Oregon Lions Sight & Hearing Foundation Hall of Fame Class of 2026! 🦁

We are proud to recognize these outstanding Lions whose dedication, leadership, and service have made a lasting impact on sight and hearing programs across Oregon.

⭐ Posthumous Honorees
🦁 Lion Steve Moser, Central Lions Club
A dedicated OLSHF trustee who used his time, talents, and resources to support the foundation and its mission in every way possible.

🦁 Lion Penny Smith, McMinnville Lions Club
For years, Lion Penny has faithfully led the Yamhill County sight and hearing program, ensuring every individual receives compassionate assistance and careful support.

🦁 Lion Bob Chaney, Myrtle Creek Lions Club
A longtime OLSHF Board leader, committee member, Board Chair, and active volunteer supporting student vision screenings and Lions service throughout District 36.

🦁 Lion Tom Hilgers, West Salem Lions Club
A devoted supporter of OLSHF who has served as LCIF Coordinator, OLSHF Board Chair, and continues to champion the foundation’s goals with generosity and dedication.

Thank you for your extraordinary service and commitment to improving sight and hearing for communities across Oregon. 💙🧡

05/26/2026

Thank you to Cambia Health Foundation for helping expand access to hearing care throughout Oregon!🦁

Read more here:

https://www.cambiahealthfoundation.org/posts/blog/2026-05-26/oregon-lions-sight-hearing-foundation.html

05/26/2026

🍫🦁 Donor of the Month Spotlight: Creo Chocolate 🦁🍫

We are honored to recognize Creo Chocolate as our Donor of the Month! Their continued generosity and partnership have made a meaningful impact on Oregon Lions Sight & Hearing Foundation programs and events.

Creo has regularly supported our gala online auctions through generous in-kind donations, and this past year they sweetened the event even more by sponsoring the take-home chocolate bunnies enjoyed by all of our gala guests. We are also incredibly grateful to be one of the nonprofit partners included in Creo’s generous donor program.

Thank you to the entire Creo Chocolate team for supporting our mission and helping us continue providing vital sight and hearing services throughout Oregon. 💙🧡

Learn more about their amazing work and delicious creations at creochocolate.com

05/21/2026

Today, we proudly recognize 16 incredible PRIDE members who have supported OLSHF through monthly giving for 10+ years. 🦁

Thank you for your continued support and for helping us kick off the PRIDE Monthly Recurring Donor Program.

PRIDE stands for Prestigious Recurring Individual Donor Entourage (and, of course, a family group of lions is also called a pride)! At OLSHF, PRIDE is a convenient way for donors to make monthly gifts that sustain our sight and hearing saving programs across Oregon.

100% of every donation directly supports programs including student vision screenings, eyeglass and hearing aid assistance, surgeries, and treatments.

Did you know OLSHF serves more than 200,000 children, adults, and seniors each year? Most PRIDE members choose to give a small amount monthly, creating lasting impact for neighbors in need while helping ensure OLSHF can continue saving sight and hearing throughout Oregon.

Join the PRIDE today: olshf.org/pride 💙🧡