Minnesota Lions Vision Foundation

08/31/2026

👓 Vision Week of Service is coming — October 8–18, 2026! 👁️

Every day, Lions and Leos around the world work to improve the lives of the visually impaired and prevent avoidable blindness. This October, we're inviting every club in our district to join in and make an impact.

Not sure where to start? Here are 5 service project ideas your club can plan for the week:

1️⃣ Collect used eyeglasses and send them to your nearest Lions Eyeglass Recycling Center
2️⃣ Host a vision screening in your community
3️⃣ Donate large-print books or audiobooks to a library or senior center
4️⃣ Connect with an organization that provides service animals to the visually impaired
5️⃣ Reach out to a local eye care center and ask how your club can support their work

👇 Which project will your club take on? Tell us in the comments — we'd love to feature your plans!

08/31/2026

08/29/2026

Thanks to all the Lion volunteers at the MN State Fair!
Thanks to all that stopped by our booth in the Education Building 🦁

08/26/2026

Heading to the Great Minnesota Get-Together? 🎡 Don’t forget to stop by the Lions KidSight booth for a FREE vision screening for your little ones!

Lions KidSight provides fast, non-invasive vision screenings to help catch potential issues early when they’re easiest to correct. Drop by to say hi and get a quick check!

📍 Location: HealthFair 11 building (Corner of Dan Patch Ave & Cooper St)

👶 Target Ages: 6 months to 6 years (older kids and teens welcome too!)

💰 Cost: Completely FREE

Catching vision problems early makes a world of difference as kids head back to school. Enjoy the Fair and see you there! 🎟️✨

08/24/2026

This is a FREE event and they will also provide early lunch. We will also be discussing VisionWalk. Everyone is welcome!

RSVP to Steve at [email protected].

This is not Minnesota Lions Vision Foundation event, but several Lions clubs support it

08/21/2026

Meet Your 5M11 MLVF Directors! 👁️💙

Minnesota Lions Vision Foundation's last pair of Directors that we are introducing are the Directors serving District 5M11

🦁 Lion Patty Purath of the Red Lake Falls Lions Club

🦁 Lion Twyla Race of the Goodridge Lion Tamers Lions Club

Lion Patty is serving her final year on the MLVF Board and has a wealth of knowledge about the Minnesota Lions Vision Foundation. She is also one of our go-to Directors for questions about Helen Keller Awards.

Patty and Twyla are here to serve you and your club with all your Minnesota Lions Vision Foundation needs. Whether you have questions about our vision projects, used eyeglass collections, Helen Keller Awards, or would like a Director to speak at your club meeting, they are ready to help!

Thank you, Lions Patty and Twyla, for your dedicated service to the Lions of District 5M11! 👁️💙🦁

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08/20/2026

Meet Your 5M10 Directors! 👁️🦁

Today we're introducing your Minnesota Lions Vision Foundation Directors for District 5M10!

🦁 Lion Steve Caron of the Bemidji Lions

🦁Lion Chris Correia of the Duluth Lions

Do you have questions about Minnesota Lions Vision Foundation projects, how your donations help make a difference, the Helen Keller Awards, or where to donate the eyeglasses your club collects? Maybe your club is looking for a speaker to share more about the MLVF and its mission. Lions Steve and Chris are two very dedicated Lions here to serve you and your club! We are grateful to have them serving on the board💙

👁️ Have questions? Need information? Looking for a speaker? Reach out to your 5M10 Directors!

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08/19/2026

Meet Our 5M9 Director! 👁️🦁

Introducing PDG Jim Arvidson of the Parker’s Prairie Lions Club, your Minnesota Lions Vision Foundation Director for District 5M9!

This is Jim’s 5th year serving on the MLVF Board, and he brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to share with the Lions of 5M9. If your club would like to learn more about the Minnesota Lions Vision Foundation and the many ways Lions are helping restore and preserve sight, invite PDG Jim to your next meeting! He would love to visit your club and answer your questions.

And anyone who knows PDG Jim knows his famous slogan: “It’s a Great Day!” ☀️

We think just spending some time with Jim will make your day great, too! 😄

👁️ Have questions about the Minnesota Lions Vision Foundation? Contact PDG Jim!

08/18/2026

Isn’t It Great to Be in District 5M8! 🦁👁️

We’re proud to have three representatives from District 5M8 serving with the Minnesota Lions Vision Foundation!

Meet your District 5M8 representatives:
🦁 Director Lion Sherri Schmitz – Cold Spring Home Pride Lions

🦁 Director IPDG Lion Zach Wosmek – Paynesville Lions

🦁 District Governor Liaison DG Diann Bellmont – Cold Spring Home Pride Lions

We’re here to serve you and your club! If you have questions about our Minnesota Lions Vision Foundation projects, need information or assistance, or would like a speaker at one of your club meetings, please reach out to us. We’re happy to help!

Thank you Lions Sherri, IPDG Zach and DG Diann for your service to the Lions of District 5M8. Together, we can continue to make a difference in the lives of those we serve through Lions vision projects! 👁️💙

08/17/2026

Please join us in congratulating and thanking Lion Dave Moen for 16 years as fundraising consultant for Minnesota Lions Vision Foundation. During his tenure Lion Dave secured $413,000 from LCIF, Burnsville Lions club, club presidents, and other financial donations. We have deep gratitude for his dedication to MLVF and Lionism. Thanks should also go to Lion Terrie Moen as his partner in service! 🦁 (Lion Dave received a Progressive Helen Keller at the August 1st Board meeting, given to him by past board chair, Lion Dr. Wendy Goldsmith.)