2-A2 Lions Sight Research Foundation

06/19/2026

06/19/2026

06/19/2026

Caring for aging parents means thinking about their long-term health—not just today’s healthcare appointments.

The National Diabetes Prevention Program helps adults 60 and older reduce diabetes risk by 71%! Meaningful lifestyle changes can prevent or delay type 2 diabetes but taking action now is key.

Eligible Medicare participants may even qualify at no cost. Learn more at dpp.diabetes.org/DiabetesPrevention.

06/12/2026

Prevent Blindness

The World Cup is a great reminder that eye safety is an important part of every game! ⚽️

Sports-related eye injuries can happen at any age and skill level, but many can be prevented with the right protective eyewear. Make eye protection the goal!

PreventBlindness.org/BestEyes

06/12/2026

Lion Mark Lyon - International First Vice President

06/10/2026

Vision Rehabilitation Week is a time to celebrate the life-changing impact of services that empower people who are blind or visually impaired to live independently, confidently, and successfully.

At World Services for the Blind, we see every day how vision rehabilitation opens doors to education, employment, technology, independent living, and greater opportunities for the future.

This week, we invite you to learn more about the vital role vision rehabilitation plays in helping individuals build skills, achieve goals, and thrive in their communities.

Together, we can raise awareness and create a world of sustainable independence for people who are blind.

Learn more at wsblind.org

06/09/2026

We're imagining the future of low vision technology, and we need your help!

If you're an adult with low vision, a parent of a child with low vision, or a vision professional who work with students or clients with low vision, share your insights and technology needs with us through our Focus on Low Vision Technology surveys. Your feedback will guide us as we develop new products and improve existing ones!

Find the survey for adults and parents and the survey for professionals on our Get Involved page: https://bit.ly/3u1hn5M

06/08/2026

June is Cataract Awareness Month!

Academy Award and Golden Globe-winning actor Anne Hathaway recently spoke out about the early onset cataract that left her nearly legally blind for 10 years.

Cataracts can affect people of all ages and are one of the leading causes of vision loss. Learn the signs, symptoms, treatment options, and more from Prevent Blindness: PreventBlindness.org/cataract.

06/06/2026

Texas Lions Camp

06/06/2026

Update: Monster Camp has a new date! 👾🎨

Join us June 30 for this fun Children & Youth Program summer event at Vibrant Works.

Participants will create their own monster, enjoy themed snacks and games, watch accessible monster movies and bring their unique creation home.

📅 June 30
⏰ 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
📍 Vibrant Works, 310 Eads Ave.

This event is open to children and youth who are blind or visually impaired, as well as their siblings.

Click the link to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/monster-camp-tickets-1990102171166