Archive for February, 2021

Lions Receive Thank-You for Holiday Food Baskets

Posted on February 23, 2021Comments are off

Main Street Child Development Center is our partner for distributing holiday food baskets to local families.

Main Street sent us this card along with Thank-you notes from several families.
It is an honor to help others in our community!

Lions Donate to Foundation Fighting Blindness

Posted on February 23, 2021Comments are off

For more about our charity programs, contact us at: info@fairfaxlions.org

Fairfax Lions Present Scholarship Grant

Posted on February 3, 2021Comments are off

On Feb 2nd, Fairfax Lions presented a scholarship grant to Mr. Aleksander R, to enhance his potential to achieve an independent, self supporting life. The Grants are for sight handicapped individuals and may be used for assistive devices, educational/training expenses, and other expenses.

Alexsander R Receives Scholarship Grant

The scholarship grant program is made possible by the Virginia Lions Eye Institute Foundation and recognizes sight handicapped individuals with financial aid to help in their training or education. For more information, or to apply for a grant, see: http://vleif.org/scholarships/ or contact Fairfax Lions Club at info@fairfaxlions.org

Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)

Posted on February 3, 2021Comments are off

A doctor from The Retina Group of Washington discussed AMD with Fairfax Lions and guests on February 2nd. AMD is a leading cause of loss of vision in persons over age 60. AMD results in the loss of central vision, while peripheral vision may be fully retained.

Self Test for Related Vision Problems, Using the Ampler Grid; and Visit a Doctor.
Risk Reduction Includes Usual Healthy Living Activities

Guests at Fairfax Lions Club meetings are always welcome!