Minnesota Lions Vision Foundation

06/03/2026

Join us for a live demonstration of the newest option for corneal evaluation, Kerify, at ! We'll go through the step-by-step workflow for capturing images and instantly assessing graft-wide endothelial cell damage in a realistic processing environment.

This is designed for anyone curious about the future of tissue evaluation, the use of AI in eye banking, and how Kerify could work for your eye bank.

If you can't make the demo, visit the Kerify booth in the vendor area anytime afterwards.

Live demo details:
JW Marriott Hotel Indianapolis, Room 109
Wed. June 3, 11:30 a.m. - noon

Eye Bank Association of America

05/27/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Wendy Goldsmith on receiving the Minnesota Lions Helen Keller Sight Award! 👏💙

This special award honors individuals who have made an outstanding difference in support of sight, vision care, and helping others. Inspired by the legacy of Helen Keller, the award recognizes compassion, service, and dedication to improving lives.

Dr. Wendy Goldsmith has served on the board for 6 years, including 2 years as Board Chair, and her leadership and dedication have made a lasting impact. Thank you for all that you continue to do for our community. This honor is truly well deserved!

If you would like to read more about the Helen Keller Sight Award, visit https://www.mnlionsvisionfoundation.org/helen-keller-award

05/22/2026

05/21/2026

As we approach the anniversary of Helen Keller’s historic speech at the ninth annual Lions International Convention in Cedar Point, Ohio, where she challenged Lions to become “Knights of the Blind in the Crusade Against Darkness,” we encourage Lions Clubs to recognize those who make a difference for individuals with vision needs. 💙👁️

Consider honoring:
⭐ Lions in your club
⭐ Businesses and community partners
⭐ Teachers, coaches, and peers supporting students with vision impairments
⭐ Healthcare professionals and caregivers
⭐ Families who gave the gift of sight through eye donation

A simple recognition can shine a light on compassion, service, and the impact one person can make in the life of another. Together, we continue Helen Keller’s inspiring challenge to serve those facing vision loss.

To learn more about the Helen Keller Sight Award and to get an application for your club check out: https://www.mnlionsvisionfoundation.org/helen-keller-award/

Those receiving a Helen Keller Sight Award before June 30th will be invited to 'Thanksgiving For Vision' this fall.

  Helen Keller and the Lions Born in Alabama in 1880, Helen Adams Keller contracted an illness at the age of 19 months that robbed her of sight and hearing. For five long years, she lived in a dark and silent world until Anne Sullivan became her teacher and companion. Sullivan gave to Helen Keller ...

05/15/2026

Organ Donation Awareness Night at Target Field is a little over a month away! Join us on Friday, June 26th, as the Twins take on the Colorado Rockies at 7:10pm.

You'll want to get there early as LifeSource will be joining The National Kidney Foundation and Kidney Specialists Minnesota with a pre-game on-field recognition, ceremonial first pitch and singing the 7th Inning Stretch!

Each ticket purchased gets a complimentary event t-shirt and hot off the press - Ludacris will be performing a postgame show! Now THAT'S a homerun.

Get your tickets now! https://www.gofevo.com/event/OrganDonationDay26

04/29/2026

👓 Ever wonder what happens to the eyeglasses you donate?

Your glasses start their journey with the Minnesota Lions Vision Foundation and are sent to the Minnesota Lions Eyeglass Recycling Center in Pine City, MN, where they’re cleaned and sorted.

From there, they travel to Rosholt, Wisconsin, where they’re prescription-graded and prepared for reuse.

These glasses are then given to medical mission teams—including Minnesota Lions Missions—who provide vision care across the U.S. and in underserved communities beyond our borders.

🌍 Your donation helps restore sight and change lives.

04/27/2026

Congratulations to Minnesota Lion Vision Foundation board member PDG Lion Jim Arvidson! Lion Jim was inducted into the MD5M Hall of Fame at the convention this past weekend. He received this honor from International President A.P. Singh and Past International Director Debra Wasserman. Well done and well deserved! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 🦁

04/26/2026

MLVF at the 106th MD5M convention