Greater Akron Lions Eyecare Program - GALEP

06/27/2025

“Leadership within the DeafBlind community flourishes through cultivation, education, and courage. This DeafBlind Awareness Week, join Helen Keller National Center in celebrating this journey from youth discovering possibilities to experienced adults mentoring others. Each journey illuminates the path for others to follow, creating a continuous cycle of growth that strengthens our entire community.”

06/02/2025

June is Cataract Awareness Month! 👓🦁

12/25/2024

11/28/2024

From our families to yours Happy Thanksgiving! We are so grateful for all of your support throughout the year, so that we can serve those in need of vision and hearing support!

10/28/2024

Do you have glasses that you are looking to get rid of?
Consider donating them instead of tossing them out!

Adolph Optical Service, in West Akron, is one of our newest eyeglass and hearing aid recycling donation sites in partnership with the Hudson Cyber and Akron Rubber City Lions Club.

Thank you Adolph Optical Service for being one of our community partners!

10/10/2024

Lions serve to prevent avoidable blindness and improve quality of life for people who are blind and visually impaired.

09/30/2024

Did you know that September is/was Service Dog Awareness Month?
Lions Clubs around the world support many different organizations that raise, train, and match guide dogs with blind handlers.
Here in Ohio, we work closely with Pilot Dogs which is located in Columbus.

September is National Service Dog Month!

At Leader Dogs for the Blind, our Leader Dogs work hard 365 days a year, but this month, we're shining an extra bright spotlight on the incredible journey of becoming a Leader Dog.

It takes a village to raise these amazing companions:
- Guide Dog Mobility Instructors
- Volunteer Puppy Raisers
- Breeding Hosts
- Dedicated Supporters

To all who play a part in transforming lives, THANK YOU! Your dedication, care and support mean so much.

Photo Description: A woman and a yellow Labrador retriever stand on the sidewalk. The woman and the dog are looking at each other and smiling. The dog is wearing a brown leather harness.

09/27/2024

Sand Run Pharmacy, in Northwest Akron, is one of our newest eyeglass and hearing aid recycling donation sites in partnership with the Hudson Cyber Lions Club.

Thank you Sand Run Pharmacy Prescription & Veterinary Compounding for being one of our community partners!

09/17/2024

Ever since Helen Keller inspired Lions to champion the cause in 1925, we’ve served and advocated for the blind and visually impaired. Nearly a century later, this long-standing mission continues unhindered.

Work in vision has been an integral part of Lions' history since the founding in 1917. The LCIF SightFirst program, in collaboration with Lions, health care ...